Status:
valid
Authors:
Ranjbar, Tolui & Amirab.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.44: 481 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509877
Common Names
- Onobrychis assadii
- Assad's Onobrychis
- Assadii Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis assadii (also called Assad's Onobrychis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry, sandy areas. It has yellow flowers and grey-green foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis assadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis assadii has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis assadii is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Onobrychis assadii
Onobrychis assadii can be found in the dry grasslands of the Middle East, particularly in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.
Onobrychis assadii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis assadii?
Onobrychis assadii
What is the family of Onobrychis assadii?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Onobrychis assadii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
Zeynab Tolui: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tolui' in the authors string.