Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aequidentata
ID:
192090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) d'Urv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris1: 346 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191419

Common Names

  • Equal-toothed vetch
  • Equal-toothed clover
  • Equal-toothed pea

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis aequidentata foveolata (DC.) Širj. [valid]
  • Hedysarum aequidentatum Sm. [valid]
  • Onobrychis cretica Desv. [valid]
  • Onobrychis foveolata DC. [valid]
  • Onobrychis scapiformis K.Koch [valid]
  • Hedysarum creticum Steud. [valid]
  • Hedysarum cristatum Turra [valid]
  • Onobrychis aequidentata dalmatica (H.Lindb.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis aequidentata gussonei (H.Lindb.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis aequidentata dalmatica H.Lindb. [valid]
  • Onobrychis aequidentata foveolata (DC.) Halácsy [valid]
  • Onobrychis aequidentata gussonei H.Lindb. [valid]
  • Onobrychis cristata DC. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum trichocarpum Desv. ex DC. [illegitimate]
  • Onobrychis aequidentata foveolata (DC.) H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis aequidentata (also called Aequidentata Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrubland. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis aequidentata is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis aequidentata has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis aequidentata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown in the fall or spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Onobrychis aequidentata

Onobrychis aequidentata is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Onobrychis aequidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis aequidentata?

Onobrychis aequidentata

What is the common name of Onobrychis aequidentata?

Equal-toothed Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis aequidentata?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Onobrychis genus

Onobrychis iberica, Onobrychis pulchella, Onobrychis meschetica, Onobrychis biebersteinii, Onobrychis bobrovii, Onobrychis vassilczenkoi, Onobrychis angustifolia, Onobrychis kemulariae, Onobrychis sosnowskyi, Onobrychis acaulis, Onobrychis afghanica, Onobrychis altissima, Onobrychis alyassinicus, Onobrychis andalanica, Onobrychis arnacantha, Onobrychis atropatana, Onobrychis aucheri, Onobrychis buhseana, Onobrychis bungei, Onobrychis chorassanica, Onobrychis cornuta, Onobrychis dealbata, Onobrychis depauperata, Onobrychis echidna, Onobrychis elymaitica, Onobrychis eubrychidea, Onobrychis freitagii, Onobrychis gaubae, Onobrychis grandis, Onobrychis gypsicola, Onobrychis haussknechtii, Onobrychis heliocarpa, Onobrychis heterophylla, Onobrychis iranshahrii, Onobrychis kermanensis, Onobrychis kotschyana, Onobrychis laxiflora, Onobrychis longipes, Onobrychis lunata, Onobrychis luristanica, Onobrychis macrorhiza, Onobrychis major, Onobrychis mazanderanica, Onobrychis megataphros, Onobrychis melanotricha, Onobrychis mermuelleri, Onobrychis michauxii, Onobrychis microptera, Onobrychis nummularia, Onobrychis oxyptera,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Jules Dumont d'Urville (1790-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'd'Urv.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.