Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ebenoides
ID:
214547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Spruner

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 97 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213876

Common Names

  • Onobrychis ebenoides
  • Ebenoides Onobrychis
  • Ebony Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis carnea Boiss. & Heldr. [valid]
  • Onobrychis hybrida Halacsy [unknown]
  • Onobrychis spruneriana Hampe [valid]
  • Onobrychis ebenoides albiflora (Heldr. ex Halácsy) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis ebenoides hybrida Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis ebenoides minor (Boiss.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis ebenoides albiflora Heldr. ex Halácsy [valid]
  • Onobrychis ebenoides carnea (Boiss. & Heldr.) Halácsy [valid]
  • Onobrychis ebenoides elongata Hausskn. [valid]
  • Onobrychis ebenoides minor Boiss. [valid]

Description

Onobrychis ebenoides (also called Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 80 cm tall and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis ebenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis ebenoides has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis ebenoides 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 ebenoides

Onobrychis ebenoides is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Onobrychis ebenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis ebenoides?

Onobrychis ebenoides

What is the common name of Onobrychis ebenoides?

Ebony Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis ebenoides?

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

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.