Status:
valid
Authors:
(Iatroú & Kit Tan) Iatroú & Kit Tan
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia29: 59 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384231
Common Names
- Peloponnesian Sainfoin
- Peloponnesian Onobrychis
- Peloponnesian Spur Vetch
Synonyms
- Onobrychis aliacmonia peloponnesiaca Iatroú & Kit Tan [valid]
Description
Onobrychis peloponnesiaca (also called Peloponnesian Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils, such as hillsides, slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis peloponnesiaca is a plant that is used in the production of medicines and cosmetics. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and in the production of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis peloponnesiaca has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis peloponnesiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Onobrychis peloponnesiaca
Onobrychis peloponnesiaca can be found in Europe and North Africa.
Onobrychis peloponnesiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis peloponnesiaca?
Onobrychis peloponnesiaca
What is the common name of Onobrychis peloponnesiaca?
Peloponnese Sainfoin
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis peloponnesiaca?
It is found in dry 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
References
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.