Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
384928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia7: 178 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384260

Common Names

  • Onobrychis albiflora
  • Albiflora Onobrychis
  • Onobrychis Albiflora

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Description

Onobrychis albiflora (also called 'White-flowered Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis albiflora is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis albiflora is a small, white or yellow flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings are short, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis albiflora is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division of the root crowns in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Onobrychis albiflora

Onobrychis albiflora can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana.

Onobrychis albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis albiflora?

Onobrychis albiflora

What is the family of Onobrychis albiflora?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis albiflora?

White-flowered Vetch

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