Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus)1: 29 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198852
Common Names
- Hedysarum setigerum
- Bristly Hedysarum
- Bristly Milk-Vetch
Synonyms
- Hedysarum chaiyrakanicum Kurbatski [unknown]
- Hedysarum gmelinii setigerum (Turcz. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kurbatski [valid]
- Hedysarum setigerum montanum (Malyschev) Peschkova [valid]
- Hedysarum gmelinii setigerum (Turcz. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) R.Sha [invalid]
Description
Hedysarum setigerum (also called Bristly sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum setigerum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a variety of products, including paper, fabric, and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hedysarum setigerum has small yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seed of Hedysarum setigerum is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hedysarum setigerum are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum setigerum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hedysarum setigerum
Hedysarum setigerum is native to Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Hedysarum setigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum setigerum?
Hedysarum setigerum
What is the common name of Hedysarum setigerum?
Bristly vetch
What is the habitat of Hedysarum setigerum?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands
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