Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge ex Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 550 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189023
Common Names
- Chorassanica Onobrychis
- Onobrychis chorassanica
- Chorassanica Onobrychis
Synonyms
- Onobrychis sykesiae N.D.Simpson [valid]
- Onobrychis lanata turkestanica Franch. [unknown]
- Xanthobrychis chorassanica (Bunge) Galushko [valid]
- Onobrychis chorassanica sapoznikovii Širj. [unknown]
- Onobrychis chorassanica lipskyana Širj. [valid]
- Onobrychis chorassanica paucijuga Širj. [valid]
Description
Onobrychis chorassanica (also called Chorassanica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis chorassanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis chorassanica is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis chorassanica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Onobrychis chorassanica
Onobrychis chorassanica can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Central and Southwest Asia.
Onobrychis chorassanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis chorassanica?
Onobrychis chorassanica
What is the common name of Onobrychis chorassanica?
Chorassanica Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis chorassanica?
It is native to Central Asia, the Caucasus, 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