Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Lam.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç.2: 651 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213872
Common Names
- Onobrychis caput-galli
- Caput-Galli Onobrychis
- Cock's Head Sainfoin
Synonyms
- Onobrychis depressa C.Presl [valid]
- Hedysarum caput-galli L. [valid]
- Onobrychis affinis Verl. [valid]
- Onobrychis echinus DC. [valid]
- Onobrychis alectorocephale St.-Lag. [valid]
- Onobrychis bergeriana (Spreng.) DC. [valid]
- Hedysarum bergerianum Spreng. [valid]
- Hedysarum echinus Poir. [valid]
- Hedysarum gallicaput E.H.L.Krause [valid]
- Onobrychis caput-galli brevispina (Hausskn.) Chrtek & B.Slavík [valid]
- Onobrychis caput-galli affinis (Verl.) Širj. [valid]
- Onobrychis caput-galli brevispina Hausskn. [valid]
- Onobrychis caput-galli depressa (C.Presl) Širj. [valid]
- Onobrychis caput-galli glabrata Širj. [valid]
- Onobrychis caput-galli mirabilis Širj. [valid]
- Onobrychis caput-galli tripolitana Pamp. [valid]
Description
Onobrychis caput-galli (also called Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has pinnate leaves and pink flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis caput-galli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis caput-galli has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis caput-galli is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer for best results.
Where to Find Onobrychis caput-galli
Onobrychis caput-galli is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Onobrychis caput-galli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis caput-galli?
Onobrychis caput-galli
What is the common name of Onobrychis caput-galli?
Cock's-head Sainfoin
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis caput-galli?
Dry, rocky hillsides 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