Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 5: 849 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189072
Common Names
- Sintenisii Onobrychis
- Crown Vetch
- Crown Vetch Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis sintenisii (also called Sintenis' 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 sintenisii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis sintenisii 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 sintenisii 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 sintenisii
Onobrychis sintenisii is native to Iran and Iraq. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Onobrychis sintenisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis sintenisii?
Onobrychis sintenisii
What is the common name of Onobrychis sintenisii?
Sintenis' Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis sintenisii?
It is native to the Caucasus 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