Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gaubae
ID:
189704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.39: 114 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189033

Common Names

  • Gauba's Sainfoin
  • Gaubae Sainfoin
  • Onobrychis gaubae

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis semnanensis Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Onobrychis porphyrogramma Rech.f. [valid]
  • Onobrychis gaubae kalakensis (Širj.& Rech.f.) Parsa [valid]
  • Onobrychis gaubae kalakensis Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]

Description

Onobrychis gaubae (also called Gaubae, 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 gaubae 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 gaubae is a small, yellow-green bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis gaubae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Onobrychis gaubae

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

Onobrychis gaubae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis gaubae?

Onobrychis gaubae

What is the common name of Onobrychis gaubae?

Gauba's Onobrychis

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis gaubae?

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