Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
grossheimii
ID:
209920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kolak.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
A.A.Grossheim, Fl. Kavkaza, ed. 2, 5: 449 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209249

Common Names

  • Onobrychis grossheimii
  • Grossheim's Onobrychis
  • Grossheim's Sainfoin

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Description

Onobrychis grossheimii (also called Grossheim's Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It grows in open meadows, dry grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis grossheimii is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis grossheimii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis grossheimii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.

Where to Find Onobrychis grossheimii

Onobrychis grossheimii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Central Asia and the Middle East.

Onobrychis grossheimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis grossheimii?

Onobrychis grossheimii

What is the common name of Onobrychis grossheimii?

Grossheim's Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis grossheimii?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and steppes

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