Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
quadrijuga
ID:
384858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge & Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 34 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384190

Common Names

  • Onobrychis quadrijuga
  • Quadrijuga Onobrychis
  • Onobrychis Quadrijuga

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Description

Onobrychis quadrijuga (also called Four-jointed Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis quadrijuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis quadrijuga has yellow flowers, with a seed pod containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis quadrijuga is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of salt and wind. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Onobrychis quadrijuga

Onobrychis quadrijuga can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Onobrychis quadrijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis quadrijuga?

Onobrychis quadrijuga

What is the growth habit of Onobrychis quadrijuga?

It is an upright, clump-forming perennial

What is the hardiness zone of Onobrychis quadrijuga?

It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510093-1: Based on the initial data import