Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
germanicopolitana
ID:
384828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor. & C.Simon

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia5: 101 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384160

Common Names

  • Onobrychis germanicopolitana
  • Germanicopolitana
  • Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis germanicopolitana (also called Lasiurus germanicopolitanus, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis germanicopolitana is a plant that is used in the production of medicines and cosmetics. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and in the production of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis germanicopolitana has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis germanicopolitana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult and takes longer to establish.

Where to Find Onobrychis germanicopolitana

Onobrychis germanicopolitana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Onobrychis germanicopolitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis germanicopolitana?

Onobrychis germanicopolitana

What is the common name of Onobrychis germanicopolitana?

Germanicopolitan Sainfoin

What is the family of Onobrychis germanicopolitana?

Fabaceae

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Charles Simon (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509949-1: Based on the initial data import