Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Zap. Nauchno-Prikl. Otd. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada6: 123 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213873
Common Names
- Onobrychis cyri
- Cyri Onobrychis
- Cyrus Sainfoin
Synonyms
- Onobrychis bungei sensu Sirj., p.p. [deprecated]
- Onobrychis viciaefolia sensu Trautv. [deprecated]
Description
Onobrychis cyri (also called 'Crown Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a prostrate or ascending habit. It is native to western and central Europe, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis cyri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis cyri var. angustifolia Grossh.
Onobrychis cyri var. cyri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis cyri has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis cyri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer for best results.
Where to Find Onobrychis cyri
Onobrychis cyri can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Onobrychis cyri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis cyri?
Onobrychis cyri
What is the common name of Onobrychis cyri?
Cyri Sainfoin
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis cyri?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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