Status:
valid
Authors:
Schischk.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Izv. Tomsk. Gosud. Univ.81: 484 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384297
Common Names
- Araxina Onobrychis
- Araxina Sainfoin
- Araxina Pea-Pod
Description
Onobrychis araxina (also called Arax Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands, meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis araxina is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis araxina has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis araxina can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Onobrychis araxina
Onobrychis araxina can be found in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.
Onobrychis araxina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis araxina?
Onobrychis araxina
What is the common name of Onobrychis araxina?
Araxine Spur Vetch
What is the growth habit of Onobrychis araxina?
It is an annual or biennial herb with a sprawling or climbing habit.
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