Status:
valid
Authors:
Amirab.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.13: 53 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509878
Common Names
- Onobrychis mozaffarianii
- Mozaffarian's Onobrychis
- Mozaffarianii Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis mozaffarianii (also called Persian Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis mozaffarianii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis mozaffarianii has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis mozaffarianii is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Onobrychis mozaffarianii
Onobrychis mozaffarianii can be found in the dry grasslands of Iran.
Onobrychis mozaffarianii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis mozaffarianii?
Onobrychis mozaffarianii
What is the family of Onobrychis mozaffarianii?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Onobrychis mozaffarianii?
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