Status:
valid
Authors:
Aybeke & Dane
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa298(1): 96 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348313
Common Names
- Onobrychis mehmetchiquii
- O. mehmetchiquii
- Mehmetchiquii
Description
Onobrychis mehmetchiquii (also called 'Mehmetchiquii', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central America, where it grows in moist forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to oblong in shape. It produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis mehmetchiquii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis mehmetchiquii has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and a tuft of long, silky hairs at the center. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis mehmetchiquii is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Onobrychis mehmetchiquii
Onobrychis mehmetchiquii is native to Turkey and can be found in the temperate deciduous forest.
Onobrychis mehmetchiquii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis mehmetchiquii?
Onobrychis mehmetchiquii
What is the common name of Onobrychis mehmetchiquii?
Mehmetchiquii's Sainfoin
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis mehmetchiquii?
Grassy slopes, meadows, 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
References
Feruzan Dane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dane' in the authors string.
Mehmet Aybeke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aybeke' in the authors string.