Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
argaea
ID:
384973

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

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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.

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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

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509842-1: Based on the initial data import