Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 141 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205103
Common Names
- Onobrychis stewartii
- Stewart's Sainfoin
- Stewart Onobrychis
Synonyms
- Onobrychis ralpbii Širj. [valid]
Description
Onobrychis stewartii (also called 'Stewart's Sainfoin', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis stewartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onobrychis stewartii is a small, white to pale blue pea-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis stewartii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Onobrychis stewartii
Onobrychis stewartii is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Onobrychis stewartii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis stewartii?
Onobrychis stewartii
What is the common name of Onobrychis stewartii?
Stewart's Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis stewartii?
Dry and rocky slopes, 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