Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
crista-galli
ID:
205573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç.2: 652 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204902

Common Names

  • Crested Sainfoin
  • Onobrychis crista-galli
  • Crested Onobrychis

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum crista-galli L. [valid]
  • Onobrychis armatus Pamp. [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis crista-galli (also called Crested Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis crista-galli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onobrychis crista-galli var. trilophocarpa (Širj.) C.C.Towns.
Onobrychis crista-galli sub. crista-galli
Onobrychis crista-galli sub. eigii Širj.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis crista-galli has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a long, narrow seed pod. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis crista-galli can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a pot of moist soil. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted to the garden.

Where to Find Onobrychis crista-galli

Onobrychis crista-galli is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Onobrychis crista-galli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis crista-galli?

Onobrychis crista-galli

What is the family of Onobrychis crista-galli?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis crista-galli?

Crested Vetch

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.