Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl.19(2): 247 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189079
Common Names
- Onobrychis subnitens
- Shining Sainfoin
- Sainfoin
Description
Onobrychis subnitens (also called Shining 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 subnitens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis subnitens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis subnitens 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 subnitens
Onobrychis subnitens is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Onobrychis subnitens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis subnitens?
Onobrychis subnitens
What is the common name of Onobrychis subnitens?
Subnitens sainfoin
What type of plant is Onobrychis subnitens?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant.
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