Status:
valid
Authors:
Širj.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Izv. Bulg. Bot. Druzh.4: 10 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214740
Common Names
- Onobrychis calabrica
- Sainfoin
- Crown Vetch
Description
Onobrychis calabrica (also called Calabrian Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect habit and is characterized by its pinnate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is usually found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis calabrica is a legume that is used as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil-improving crop, as it is a nitrogen-fixing plant. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis calabrica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis calabrica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out directly into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Onobrychis calabrica
Onobrychis calabrica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Onobrychis calabrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis calabrica?
Onobrychis calabrica
What is the common name of Onobrychis calabrica?
Calabrian Sainfoin
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis calabrica?
Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East
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