Status:
valid
Authors:
Širj.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ.56: 121 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384311
Common Names
- Beata Vetch
- Beata Onobrychis
- Beata Silver Vetch
Description
Onobrychis beata (also called Beata 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 beata is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis beata 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 beata can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought, but does best with regular watering.
Where to Find Onobrychis beata
Onobrychis beata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana.
Onobrychis beata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis beata?
Onobrychis beata
What is the common name of Onobrychis beata?
Beata Spur Vetch
What is the growth habit of Onobrychis beata?
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