Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gypsaceum
ID:
209755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korotkova

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R.14: 13 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209084

Common Names

  • Hedysarum Gypsaceum
  • Gypsaceum Hedysarum
  • Gypsaceous Sweetvetch

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Description

Hedysarum gypsaceum (also called 'Gypsum Sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum gypsaceum is used as a forage crop and as a soil-improving plant. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedysarum gypsaceum is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum gypsaceum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry meadows and steppes. It is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and sandy. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space for growth.

Where to Find Hedysarum gypsaceum

Hedysarum gypsaceum is found in Central Asia.

Hedysarum gypsaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum gypsaceum?

Hedysarum gypsaceum

What is the common name of Hedysarum gypsaceum?

Gypsum Sweetvetch

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum gypsaceum?

Dry, rocky slopes 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