Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omissum
ID:
209810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kovalevsk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R.19: 18 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209139

Common Names

  • Hedysarum Omissum
  • Desert Pea
  • Omissum Pea

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Description

Hedysarum omissum (also called 'Omitted sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 m. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum omissum is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hedysarum omissum are yellow with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum omissum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Hedysarum omissum

Hedysarum omissum is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Hedysarum omissum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum omissum?

Hedysarum omissum

What is the family of Hedysarum omissum?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Hedysarum omissum?

Central Asia

Species in the Hedysarum genus

Hedysarum boreale, Hedysarum occidentale, Hedysarum sulphurescens, Hedysarum neglectum, Hedysarum sachalinense, Hedysarum denticulatum, Hedysarum caucasicum, Hedysarum polybotrys, Hedysarum branthii, Hedysarum astragaloides, Hedysarum atropatanum, Hedysarum bellevii, Hedysarum brahuicum, Hedysarum bucharicum, Hedysarum callithrix, Hedysarum criniferum, Hedysarum damghanicum, Hedysarum elymaiticum, Hedysarum falconeri, Hedysarum halophilum, Hedysarum hyrcanum, Hedysarum ibericum, Hedysarum kopetdaghi, Hedysarum kotschyi, Hedysarum lehmannianum, Hedysarum maitlandianum, Hedysarum mahrense, Hedysarum micropterum, Hedysarum minjanense, Hedysarum papillosum, Hedysarum plumosum, Hedysarum praticolum, Hedysarum renzii, Hedysarum sauzakense, Hedysarum sericatum, Hedysarum singarense, Hedysarum volkii, Hedysarum wakhanicum, Hedysarum cappadocicum, Hedysarum boveanum, Hedysarum argyrophyllum, Hedysarum algidum, Hedysarum brachypterum, Hedysarum campylocarpon, Hedysarum citrinum, Hedysarum dahuricum, Hedysarum dentatoalatum, Hedysarum ferganense, Hedysarum poncinsii, Hedysarum fistulosum,

Species in the Fabaceae family