Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
petraea
ID:
214554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb. ex Willd.) Fisch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Cat. Jard. Gorenki, ed. 2: 73 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213883

Common Names

  • Onobrychis petraea
  • Petraea Onobrychis
  • Rock Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum petraeum M.Bieb. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Onobrychis petraea latifolia (Rupr.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis petraea spinosior (Trautv.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis petraea latifolia Rupr. [valid]
  • Onobrychis petraea spinosior Trautv. [valid]

Description

Onobrychis petraea (also called Rock 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 petraea 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 petraea has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis petraea 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 petraea

Onobrychis petraea can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Onobrychis petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis petraea?

Onobrychis petraea

What is the common name of Onobrychis petraea?

Rock sainfoin

What is the habitat of Onobrychis petraea?

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

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.