Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kuchanensis
ID:
747532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ranjbar, Hajmoradi & Karamian

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon19: 215 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746865

Common Names

  • Onobrychis kuchanensis
  • Kuchan Onobrychis
  • Kuchan's Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis kuchanensis (also called 'Kuchan Onobrychis', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis kuchanensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis kuchanensis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis kuchanensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Onobrychis kuchanensis requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Onobrychis kuchanensis

Onobrychis kuchanensis is native to the Kuchan region of Iran.

Onobrychis kuchanensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis kuchanensis?

Onobrychis kuchanensis is native to the Caucasus region of Armenia.

What is the size of Onobrychis kuchanensis?

Onobrychis kuchanensis is a small species, with leaves reaching up to 10 cm in length.

What is the color of Onobrychis kuchanensis?

Onobrychis kuchanensis has greenish-yellow leaves with red veins.

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

Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
Roya Karamian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karamian' in the authors string.
Fatemeh Hajmoradi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hajmoradi' in the authors string.