Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) M.Bieb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. Ross. Merid.1: t. 35 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213882
Common Names
- Onobrychis pallasii
- Pallasii Onobrychis
- Pallas' Sainfoin
Synonyms
- Hedysarum pallasii Willd. [valid]
- Xanthobrychis pallasii (Willd.) Galushko [valid]
- Onobrychis insignis Freyn & Bornm. [valid]
- Onobrychis buxbaumiana Desv. [valid]
- Onobrychis pallasii velutina Širj. [valid]
- Onobrychis pallasii insignis (Freyn & Bornm.) Bornm. [valid]
Description
Onobrychis pallasii (also called Pallas' 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 pallasii 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 pallasii 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 pallasii 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 pallasii
Onobrychis pallasii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Onobrychis pallasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis pallasii?
Onobrychis pallasii
What is the common name of Onobrychis pallasii?
Pallas' sainfoin
What is the habitat of Onobrychis pallasii?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, 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