Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
persica
ID:
189732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Širj. & Rech.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.50: 257 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189061

Common Names

  • Onobrychis persica
  • Persian Sainfoin
  • Sainfoin

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Description

Onobrychis persica (also called Persian Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis persica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis persica is a small, yellow-green bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis persica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Onobrychis persica

Onobrychis persica is native to Iran.

Onobrychis persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis persica?

Onobrychis persica

What is the common name of Onobrychis persica?

Persian Onobrychis

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis persica?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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