Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
atropatana
ID:
189687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 541 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189016

Common Names

  • Atropatana Onobrychis
  • Atropatana Sainfoin
  • Atropatana Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis heterophylla sensu Trautv. [deprecated]
  • Onobrychis ornata atropatana (Boiss.) Ponert [valid]

Description

Onobrychis atropatana (also called Atropatana, 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 atropatana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onobrychis atropatana var. grandiflora Aktoklu
Onobrychis atropatana var. atropatana
Onobrychis atropatana var. vanensis Širj.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis atropatana 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 atropatana 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 atropatana

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

Onobrychis atropatana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis atropatana?

Onobrychis atropatana

What is the family of Onobrychis atropatana?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis atropatana?

Atropatan 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