Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hypargyrea
ID:
189758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 91 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189087

Common Names

  • Hypargyrea Sainfoin
  • Hypargyrea Onobrychis
  • Hypargyrea Onobrychis Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis megalophylla Griseb. [valid]
  • Onobrychis tournefortii sensu Boiss., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Onobrychis velutina Boiss. [valid]
  • Onobrychis longespicata Boiss. [invalid]
  • Onobrychis hypargyrea spinuligera (Bornm.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis hypargyrea kabylica Bornm. [valid]
  • Onobrychis hypargyrea longispicata (Boiss. & Balansa) Bornm. [valid]
  • Onobrychis hypargyrea spinuligera Bornm. [valid]
  • Onobrychis pallasii hypargyrea (Boiss.) Maire [valid]
  • Onobrychis pallasii hypargyrea (Boiss.) Bornm. [valid]

Description

Onobrychis hypargyrea (also called Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis hypargyrea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis hypargyrea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis hypargyrea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3 to 4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Onobrychis hypargyrea

Onobrychis hypargyrea is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Onobrychis hypargyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis hypargyrea?

Onobrychis hypargyrea

What type of plant is Onobrychis hypargyrea?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Onobrychis hypargyrea found?

It is found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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