Onobrychis psoraleifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psoraleifolia
ID:
189736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 93 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189065
Common Names
- Onobrychis psoraleifolia
- Psoralea-leaved Sainfoin
- Sainfoin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Onobrychis psoraleifolia (also called Psoralea-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 psoraleifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis psoraleifolia var. pleiophylla Bornm.Onobrychis psoraleifolia var. psoraleifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis psoraleifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis psoraleifolia 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 psoraleifolia
Onobrychis psoraleifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Onobrychis psoraleifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis psoraleifolia?
Onobrychis psoraleifolia
What is the common name of Onobrychis psoraleifolia?
Psoralea Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis psoraleifolia?
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
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510083-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Onobrychis psoraleifolia Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.