Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
oxytropoides
ID:
209951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge ex Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 530 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209280

Common Names

  • Onobrychis oxytropoides
  • Oxytropoid Onobrychis
  • Oxytropoid Sainfoin

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Description

Onobrychis oxytropoides (also called oxytropoid sainfoin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in dry meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas. It grows to a height of 20-50 cm, and has yellow flowers and oval-shaped, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis oxytropoides is used as a fodder crop and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis oxytropoides has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small and have a single seed in each pod. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis oxytropoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.

Where to Find Onobrychis oxytropoides

Onobrychis oxytropoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Onobrychis oxytropoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis oxytropoides?

Onobrychis oxytropoides

What is the family of Onobrychis oxytropoides?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis oxytropoides?

Oxytropis-like vetch

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.