Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
megalobotrys
ID:
209939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aitch. & Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot.3: 58 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209268

Common Names

  • Onobrychis megalobotrys
  • Large-clustered Onobrychis
  • Large-clustered Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis chorassanica megalobotrys (Aitch. & Hemsl.) Sirj. [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis megalobotrys (also called large-spurred sainfoin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in dry meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas. It grows to a height of 30-50 cm, and has yellow flowers and oval-shaped, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis megalobotrys is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis megalobotrys has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small and have a single seed in each pod. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis megalobotrys can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.

Where to Find Onobrychis megalobotrys

Onobrychis megalobotrys is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Central Asia and the Middle East.

Onobrychis megalobotrys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis megalobotrys?

Onobrychis megalobotrys

What is the family of Onobrychis megalobotrys?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis megalobotrys?

Large-flowered vetch

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.