Status:
valid
Authors:
Bong.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
A.G.H.Bongard & C.A.Meyer, Verz. Saisang-Nor Pfl.: 30 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209174
Common Names
- Hedysarum Songaricum
- Songaricum Pea
- Songaricum Hedysarum
Synonyms
- Hedysarum soongoricum Bong. [unknown]
Description
Hedysarum songaricum (also called Songar Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum songaricum is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a soil amendment.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hedysarum songaricum var. urumqiense L.Z.Shue
Hedysarum songaricum var. songaricum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum songaricum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum songaricum 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 songaricum
Hedysarum songaricum is native to Kazakhstan and can be found in the Aktobe region.
Hedysarum songaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum songaricum?
Hedysarum songaricum
What is the common name of Hedysarum songaricum?
Songar Honeysuckle
What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum songaricum?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes
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