Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica157: 396 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189068
Common Names
- Samanganica Onobrychis
- Crown Vetch
- Crown Vetch Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis samanganica (also called Samangan 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 samanganica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis samanganica 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 samanganica can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Onobrychis samanganica
Onobrychis samanganica is native to Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands, often on rocky slopes.
Onobrychis samanganica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis samanganica?
Onobrychis samanganica
What is the common name of Onobrychis samanganica?
Samangan Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis samanganica?
It is native to Central Asia
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