Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.19: 159 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189043
Common Names
- Onobrychis laxiflora
- Lax-flowered Sainfoin
- Sainfoin
Synonyms
- Onobrychis laxiflora schugnanica Ali [unknown]
- Onobrychis laxiflora schugnanica Sirj. ex Rech.fil. [unknown]
Description
Onobrychis laxiflora (also called Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis laxiflora sub. laxiflora
Onobrychis laxiflora sub. taftanica Rech.f.
Onobrychis laxiflora sub. macrodonta Rech.f.
Onobrychis laxiflora sub. shahrestanica Rech.f.
Onobrychis laxiflora sub. kabulica Rech.f.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis laxiflora is a small, yellow-green bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis laxiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Onobrychis laxiflora
Onobrychis laxiflora is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Onobrychis laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis laxiflora?
Onobrychis laxiflora
What is the common name of Onobrychis laxiflora?
Laxiflora Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis laxiflora?
It is found in rocky places, grasslands and open woodlands
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