Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris1: 128 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191425
Common Names
- Onobrychis
- Aliacmonia
- Vetch
Description
Onobrychis aliacmonia (also called Aliacmon Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous species of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. This plant has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are pinnate and green in color. The flowers are yellow in color and bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis aliacmonia is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis aliacmonia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis aliacmonia 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 aliacmonia
Onobrychis aliacmonia can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Onobrychis aliacmonia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis aliacmonia?
Onobrychis aliacmonia
What is the common name of Onobrychis aliacmonia?
Aliacmon Sainfoin
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis aliacmonia?
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