Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 99 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213881
Common Names
- Onobrychis oxyodonta
- Oxyodonta Onobrychis
- Sharp-Toothed Sainfoin
Synonyms
- Onobrychis oxyodonta bithynica (Širj.) Ponert [valid]
- Onobrychis bithynica Širj. [valid]
- Onobrychis arenaria kurdistanica Širj. & Nábělek [valid]
- Onobrychis balansae microcarpa Freyn [valid]
- Onobrychis oxyodonta nabelekii Širj. [illegitimate]
Description
Onobrychis oxyodonta (also called Sharp-toothed 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 oxyodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis oxyodonta has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis oxyodonta 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 oxyodonta
Onobrychis oxyodonta can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Onobrychis oxyodonta FAQ
What are the common uses of Onobrychis oxyodonta?
Onobrychis oxyodonta is commonly used as a medicinal plant and forage crop.
What is the growth habit of Onobrychis oxyodonta?
Onobrychis oxyodonta is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.
What is the native range of Onobrychis oxyodonta?
Onobrychis oxyodonta is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
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