Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 62 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384285
Common Names
- Erect Onobrychis
- Erect Sainfoin
- Erect Pea-Pod
Description
Onobrychis elata (also called Tall Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and is characterized by its grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis elata is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis elata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis elata can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Onobrychis elata
Onobrychis elata can be found in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.
Onobrychis elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis elata?
Onobrychis elata
What is the family of Onobrychis elata?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Onobrychis elata?
Tall 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