Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 61 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384305
Common Names
- Silver Vetch
- Argaea Vetch
- Silver Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis argaea (also called Argaean 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 argaea 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 argaea has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis argaea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Onobrychis argaea
Onobrychis argaea can be found in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.
Onobrychis argaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis argaea?
Onobrychis argaea
What is the common name of Onobrychis argaea?
Argaea Spur Vetch
What is the growth habit of Onobrychis argaea?
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