Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sosnowskyi
ID:
187645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Zap. Nauchno-Prikl. Otd. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada5: 162 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186974

Common Names

  • Onobrychis sosnowskyi
  • Sosnowsky's Sainfoin
  • Sosnowsky's Onobrychis
  • Sosnowsky's Pea

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis stenostachya sosnowskyi (Grossh.) Hedge [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis sosnowskyi (also called Sosnowsky's Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western Asia. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis sosnowskyi is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis sosnowskyi is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis sosnowskyi is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Onobrychis sosnowskyi

Onobrychis sosnowskyi is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Onobrychis sosnowskyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis sosnowskyi?

Onobrychis sosnowskyi

What is the common name of Onobrychis sosnowskyi?

Sosnowsky's Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis sosnowskyi?

It is native to the Mediterranean 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