Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sewerzowi
ID:
1054327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada3(1): 116 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053665

Common Names

  • Hedysarum sewerzowi
  • Sewerzow's Hedysarum
  • Sewerzow Hedysarum

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Description

Hedysarum sewerzowi (also called Sewerzow's vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has white to pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum sewerzowi is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedysarum sewerzowi is a white or yellowish-white pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum sewerzowi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hedysarum sewerzowi

Hedysarum sewerzowi can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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