Status:
valid
Authors:
Kit Tan, Stevan. & Vold
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytol. Balcan.22: 282 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347337
Common Names
- Onobrychis citrina
- Citrina Onobrychis
- Citrina-Leaved Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis citrina (also called Onobrychis Citrina, among many other common names) is a herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis citrina is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis citrina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis citrina is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Onobrychis citrina
Onobrychis citrina can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Onobrychis citrina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis citrina?
Onobrychis citrina
What is the common name of Onobrychis citrina?
Yellow sainfoin
What is the family of Onobrychis citrina?
Fabaceae
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
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Gert Vold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vold' in the authors string.