Onobrychis carduchorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carduchorum
ID:
384948
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.21: 446 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384280
Common Names
- Carduchian Onobrychis
- Carduchian Sainfoin
- Carduchian Pea-Pod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Onobrychis carduchorum (also called 'Carduchian Bird's-foot', 'Carduchian Onobrychis', 'Carduchian Sainfoin', 'Carduchian Sickle-pod' and 'Carduchian Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis carduchorum is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis carduchorum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Onobrychis carduchorum can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Onobrychis carduchorum
Onobrychis carduchorum can be found in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.
Onobrychis carduchorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis carduchorum?
Onobrychis carduchorum
What is the family of Onobrychis carduchorum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Onobrychis carduchorum?
Carduchian Vetch
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
References
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509885-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Onobrychis carduchorum C.C.Towns.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.