Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica157: 419 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189064
Common Names
- Onobrychis poikilantha
- Variegated Sainfoin
- Sainfoin
Description
Onobrychis poikilantha (also called Variable-leaved 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 poikilantha is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis poikilantha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis poikilantha 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 poikilantha
Onobrychis poikilantha is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Onobrychis poikilantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis poikilantha?
Onobrychis poikilantha
What is the common name of Onobrychis poikilantha?
Variegated Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis poikilantha?
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