Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
dasycephala
ID:
190893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker ex Aitch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.18: 48 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190222

Common Names

  • Woolly Sainfoin
  • Onobrychis Dasycephala
  • Woolly Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis dasycephala (also called Woolly Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and typically inhabits dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis dasycephala is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its culinary uses. Its medicinal uses include treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food seasoning and to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis dasycephala has small, yellow flowers with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis dasycephala is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, and it is best to sow the seeds in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in the spring.

Where to Find Onobrychis dasycephala

Onobrychis dasycephala can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Onobrychis dasycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis dasycephala?

Onobrychis dasycephala

What is the common name of Onobrychis dasycephala?

Woolly Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis dasycephala?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the Mediterranean region

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.