Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aragatzi
ID:
747526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arevsch.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.41: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746859

Common Names

  • Onobrychis aragatzi
  • Aragatzi's Onobrychis
  • Aragatzi Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis aragatzi (also called 'Aragatzi Onobrychis', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis aragatzi is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis aragatzi has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters of two to three. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis aragatzi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Onobrychis aragatzi

Onobrychis aragatzi is native to the Caucasus region of Armenia.

Onobrychis aragatzi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis aragatzi?

Onobrychis aragatzi is native to the Caucasus region of Armenia.

What is the size of Onobrychis aragatzi?

Onobrychis aragatzi is a small species, with leaves reaching up to 10 cm in length.

What is the color of Onobrychis aragatzi?

Onobrychis aragatzi has greenish-yellow leaves with red veins.

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