Status:
valid
Authors:
Besser
Source:
ildis
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Volh.: 74 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213877
Common Names
- Onobrychis gracilis
- Gracilis Onobrychis
- Graceful Sainfoin
Synonyms
- Onobrychis gracilis turcica Sirj. [unknown]
- Onobrychis longeaculeata (Boiss.) Pau [illegitimate]
- Onobrychis viciifolia gracilis (Besser) B.Fedtsch. & Flerow [valid]
Description
Onobrychis gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis gracilis sub. gracilis
Onobrychis gracilis sub. bulgaricus (Jordanov) Kožuharov
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis gracilis has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis gracilis 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 gracilis
Onobrychis gracilis can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Onobrychis gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis gracilis?
Onobrychis gracilis
What is the common name of Onobrychis gracilis?
Graceful Sainfoin
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis gracilis?
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