Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
dushanbensis
ID:
747533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ranjbar, Vitek & Karamian

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.28: 182 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746866

Common Names

  • Onobrychis dushanbensis
  • Dushanb Onobrychis
  • Dushanb's Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis dushanbensis (also called 'Dushanb Onobrychis', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis dushanbensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis dushanbensis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis dushanbensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Onobrychis dushanbensis

Onobrychis dushanbensis is native to the Dushanbe region of Tajikistan.

Onobrychis dushanbensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis dushanbensis?

Onobrychis dushanbensis is native to the Caucasus region of Armenia.

What is the size of Onobrychis dushanbensis?

Onobrychis dushanbensis is a small species, with leaves reaching up to 10 cm in length.

What is the color of Onobrychis dushanbensis?

Onobrychis dushanbensis has greenish-yellow leaves with red veins.

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

Ernst Vitek (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitek' in the authors string.
Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
Roya Karamian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karamian' in the authors string.