Status:
valid
Authors:
Aytaç, Rabaute & Coulot
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa477: 254 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002992
Common Names
- Onobrychis silvanensis
- Silvanensis Onobrychis
- Onobrychis Silvanensis
Description
Onobrychis silvanensis (also called Silvanensis Onobrychis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis silvanensis is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a cover crop to protect soil from erosion. It is also used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of oil and protein for human consumption.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis silvanensis has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis silvanensis is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and temperatures of around 70-80°F (21-27°C).
Where to Find Onobrychis silvanensis
Onobrychis silvanensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
Onobrychis silvanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis silvanensis?
Onobrychis silvanensis
What is the common name of Onobrychis silvanensis?
Silvan Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis silvanensis?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrubland, 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