Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
elymaitica
ID:
189701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Fl. Orient.2: 538 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189030

Common Names

  • Elymaitica Onobrychis
  • Onobrychis elymaitica
  • Elymaitica Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis elymaitica (also called Elymaitica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis elymaitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis elymaitica is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis elymaitica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Onobrychis elymaitica

Onobrychis elymaitica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands.

Onobrychis elymaitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis elymaitica?

Onobrychis elymaitica

What is the common name of Onobrychis elymaitica?

Elymaitic Onobrychis

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis elymaitica?

It is found in rocky places, grasslands 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.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.