Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
214550

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle, Fl. Franç., éd. 3, 4: 611 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213879

Common Names

  • Onobrychis montana
  • Montana Onobrychis
  • Mountain Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis viciifolia montana (DC.) Gams [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa montana (DC.) Nyman [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia montana (DC.) Hausskn. [valid]
  • Onobrychis vulgaris montana (DC.) Gaudin [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia montana (DC.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Onobrychis sativa montana (DC.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis montana (also called Mountain Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 80 cm tall and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onobrychis montana sub. macrocarpa Strid
Onobrychis montana sub. montana
Onobrychis montana sub. cadmea (Boiss.) P.W.Ball
Onobrychis montana sub. scardica (Griseb.) P.W.Ball

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis montana has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis montana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer for best results.

Where to Find Onobrychis montana

Onobrychis montana can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Onobrychis montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis montana?

Onobrychis montana

What is the common name of Onobrychis montana?

Mountain Onobrychis

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis montana?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the mountains

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