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
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.
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