Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kurdica
ID:
384810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Pl. Post.4: 6 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384142



Common Names

  • Onobrychis
  • Kurdish Bird's-foot-trefoil
  • Kurdish Trefoil


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Description

Onobrychis kurdica (also called Lasiurus kurdicus, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis kurdica is a plant native to Africa and is used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used in traditional African cuisine to add flavor and color to dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis kurdica has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis kurdica is a small, evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 foot in height and prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Onobrychis kurdica

Onobrychis kurdica can be found in Iraq and the Caucasus region.

Onobrychis kurdica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis kurdica?

Onobrychis kurdica

What is the common name of Onobrychis kurdica?

Kurdish sainfoin

What is the habitat of Onobrychis kurdica?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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