Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.18: 49 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189076
Common Names
- Onobrychis spinosissima
- Spiny Sainfoin
- Sainfoin
Description
Onobrychis spinosissima (also called Spiny Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Australia, particularly in the south-eastern parts of New South Wales and Victoria. It is commonly found in moist soils and is well adapted to humid climates.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis spinosissima is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis spinosissima has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis spinosissima 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 spinosissima
Onobrychis spinosissima is native to Iran and Iraq. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Onobrychis spinosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis spinosissima?
Onobrychis spinosissima
What is the common name of Onobrychis spinosissima?
Spiny Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis spinosissima?
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