Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chaldoranensis
ID:
1324325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toluei, Ranjbar & Wink

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.50: 253 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336779

Common Names

  • Onobrychis chaldoranensis
  • Chaldoranensis Onobrychis
  • Chaldoranensis Rein Orchid

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Description

Onobrychis chaldoranensis (also called Onobrychis chaldoranensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall, with a single stem or several stems branching from the base. It is native to western Asia, from Turkey and Iran east to Afghanistan and Pakistan. It grows in dry bushland, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis chaldoranensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis chaldoranensis has yellow flowers with a sweet scent, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and spindly, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis chaldoranensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub is relatively easy to care for and requires minimal pruning.

Where to Find Onobrychis chaldoranensis

Onobrychis chaldoranensis is native to Iran. It is found in grasslands and rocky areas at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Onobrychis chaldoranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis chaldoranensis?

Onobrychis chaldoranensis

What is the common name of Onobrychis chaldoranensis?

Chaldoran Onobrychis

What is the natural range of Onobrychis chaldoranensis?

Western Asia

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

Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
Zeinab Toluei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toluei' in the authors string.
Michael Wink (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wink' in the authors string.