Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chorassanica
ID:
189694

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

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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.

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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

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.