Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
meshhedensis
ID:
1035378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Širj. & Rech.f.) Ranjbar

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon19: 217 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034716

Common Names

  • Meshhed Onobrychis
  • Onobrychis
  • Meshhed Plant

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Description

Onobrychis meshhedensis (also called 'Meshhed Onobrychis' and 'Meshhed Sainfoin', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Iran. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in temperate forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis meshhedensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis meshhedensis has small, yellow flowers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis meshhedensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Onobrychis meshhedensis

Onobrychis meshhedensis is native to Iran and the Caucasus region. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grassy 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

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.