Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS13: 554 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186202
Common Names
- Onobrychis bobrovii
- Bobrov's Sainfoin
- Bobrov's Onobrychis
Synonyms
- Onobrychis bobrovi Grossh. [unknown]
- Onobrychis michauxii glabra Trautv. [unknown]
- Xanthobrychis bobrovii (Grossh.) Galushko [valid]
Description
Onobrychis bobrovii (also called Bobrov's Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis bobrovii is used as a medicinal plant, for its timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis bobrovii has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis bobrovii is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Onobrychis bobrovii
Onobrychis bobrovii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Onobrychis bobrovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis bobrovii?
Onobrychis bobrovii
What is the common name of Onobrychis bobrovii?
Bobrov's Sainfoin
What is the flowering period of Onobrychis bobrovii?
Late spring to early summer
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