Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin.7: 563 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186005
Common Names
- Hedysarum polybotrys
- Many-branched Vetch
- Many-branched Hedysarum
Description
Hedysarum polybotrys (also called Many-branched Hedysarum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum polybotrys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hedysarum polybotrys var. alaschanicum (B.Fedtsch.) H.C.Fu & Z.Y.Chu
Hedysarum polybotrys var. polybotrys
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum polybotrys has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum polybotrys is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist. They can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hedysarum polybotrys
Hedysarum polybotrys is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in grasslands, steppes, and scrublands.
Hedysarum polybotrys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum polybotrys?
Hedysarum polybotrys
What type of plant is Hedysarum polybotrys?
It is a shrub
Where is Hedysarum polybotrys native to?
It is native to Europe
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