Status:
valid
Authors:
Yild.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi11(2): 3 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507703
Common Names
- Onobrychis cigdemiae
- Cigdem Sainfoin
- Cigdem Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis cigdemiae (also called Cigdem's Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It is found in dry meadows and is characterized by small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis cigdemiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis cigdemiae sub. gorkemii Yild.
Onobrychis cigdemiae sub. cigdemiae
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis cigdemiae is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis cigdemiae is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It is best grown in a warm, sunny environment with plenty of bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix that is high in organic matter and drains well. Propagation is typically done through division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and humid until germination.
Where to Find Onobrychis cigdemiae
Onobrychis cigdemiae can be found in the grasslands of Turkey.
Onobrychis cigdemiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis cigdemiae?
Onobrychis cigdemiae
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis cigdemiae?
It is found in the mountains of Turkey.
What is the flower color of Onobrychis cigdemiae?
The flowers of Onobrychis cigdemiae are yellow in color.
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