Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Ni
Source:
ildis
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.18: 373 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198869
Common Names
- Hedysarum xizangensis
- Xizang Hedysarum
- Xizang Pea
Description
Hedysarum xizangensis (also called Xizang sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Himalayan region of China. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum xizangensis 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 xizangensis has small yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seed of Hedysarum xizangensis is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hedysarum xizangensis are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum xizangensis 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 xizangensis
Hedysarum xizangensis can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Hedysarum xizangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum xizangensis?
Hedysarum xizangensis
What is the common name of Hedysarum xizangensis?
Xizang sweetvetch
What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum xizangensis?
It is native to China and Tibet
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
References
Chi Cheng Ni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Ni' in the authors string.