Status:
valid
Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit.) Desv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric.3: 83 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204829
Common Names
- Onobrychis alba
- Onobrychis
- Alba
Synonyms
- Hedysarum album Waldst. & Kit. [valid]
Description
Onobrychis alba (also called White sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has short, erect stems with trifoliate leaves and small, pinkish-white flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and skin problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis alba sub. tenoreana (Lacaita) Pignatti
Onobrychis alba sub. mairei (Širj.) Maire
Onobrychis alba sub. alba
Onobrychis alba sub. calcarea (Vandas) P.W.Ball
Onobrychis alba sub. echinata (Don) P.W.Ball
Onobrychis alba sub. laconica (Boiss.) Hayek
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis alba has small yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis alba is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Onobrychis alba
Onobrychis alba is native to the Mediterranean region.
Onobrychis alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis alba?
Onobrychis alba
What is the common name of Onobrychis alba?
White Sainfoin
What is the habitat of Onobrychis alba?
It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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