Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Herb. Pl. Or.)1924: 12 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185222
Common Names
- Onobrychis
- Iberian Sainfoin
- Iberian Bird's-foot
Synonyms
- Onobrychis caucasica Širj. [valid]
Description
Onobrychis iberica (also called Iberian Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual herb species of the Fabaceae family. It is native to Spain, usually found in grassland and steppe habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis iberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis iberica has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis iberica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Onobrychis iberica
Onobrychis iberica can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Onobrychis iberica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis iberica?
Onobrychis iberica
What are the common names of Onobrychis iberica?
Onobrychis iberica is also known as Iberian sainfoin, Iberian vetchling, or Iberian vetch.
What is the origin of Onobrychis iberica?
Onobrychis iberica is native to the Mediterranean region.
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