Status:
valid
Authors:
Freyn
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.40: 445 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384195
Common Names
- Onobrychis stenostachya
- Stenostachya Onobrychis
- Onobrychis Stenostachya
Description
Onobrychis stenostachya (also called Narrow-spike Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis stenostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis stenostachya sub. stenostachya
Onobrychis stenostachya sub. krausei (Širj.) Hedge
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis stenostachya has small, yellow flowers, dark brown seeds and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis stenostachya is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of salt and wind. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Onobrychis stenostachya
Onobrychis stenostachya is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Onobrychis stenostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis stenostachya?
Onobrychis stenostachya
What is the growth habit of Onobrychis stenostachya?
It is an upright, clump-forming perennial
What is the hardiness zone of Onobrychis stenostachya?
It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9
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