Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
reuteri
ID:
214559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leresche

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
L.F.J.Leresche & E.Levier, Deux Excurs. Bot.: 73 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213888

Common Names

  • Onobrychis reuteri
  • Reuteri Onobrychis
  • Reuter's Sainfoin

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Description

Onobrychis reuteri (also called Reuter's 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 reuteri is used as a forage crop and as a soil improver due to its nitrogen-fixing ability. It is also used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and as a bee forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis reuteri 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 reuteri 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 reuteri

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

Onobrychis reuteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis reuteri?

Onobrychis reuteri

What is the common name of Onobrychis reuteri?

Reuter's sainfoin

What is the habitat of Onobrychis reuteri?

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