Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
arnacantha
ID:
189686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge ex Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 538 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189015

Common Names

  • Arnacantha Onobrychis
  • Arnacantha Sainfoin
  • Arnacantha Vetch

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Description

Onobrychis arnacantha (also called Arnacantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis arnacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis arnacantha is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis arnacantha is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Onobrychis arnacantha

Onobrychis arnacantha is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Onobrychis arnacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis arnacantha?

Onobrychis arnacantha

What is the family of Onobrychis arnacantha?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis arnacantha?

Arnacanth Sainfoin

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.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.