Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hemicycla
ID:
384851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanche ex Boiss.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 553 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384183

Common Names

  • Onobrychis hemicycla
  • Hemicycla Onobrychis
  • Onobrychis Hemicycla

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Description

Onobrychis hemicycla (also called Half-circle Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis hemicycla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis hemicycla has yellow flowers, with a seed pod containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis hemicycla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of salt and wind. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Onobrychis hemicycla

Onobrychis hemicycla is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Onobrychis hemicycla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis hemicycla?

Onobrychis hemicycla

What is the common name of Onobrychis hemicycla?

Half-Circle Sainfoin

What is the family of Onobrychis hemicycla?

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Emmanuel-Louis Blanche (1824-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509968-1: Based on the initial data import