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
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.
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