Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
heliocarpa
ID:
189709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 93 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189038

Common Names

  • Heliocarpa Sainfoin
  • Onobrychis heliocarpa
  • Heliocarpa Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis heliocarpa (also called Heliocarpa, 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 heliocarpa 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 heliocarpa 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 heliocarpa 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 heliocarpa

Onobrychis heliocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Onobrychis heliocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis heliocarpa?

Onobrychis heliocarpa

What is the common name of Onobrychis heliocarpa?

Heliocarpa Onobrychis

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis heliocarpa?

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