Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
384862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 63 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384194

Common Names

  • Onobrychis sulphurea
  • Sulphurea Onobrychis
  • Onobrychis Sulphurea

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Description

Onobrychis sulphurea (also called Sulphur 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 yellow or orange.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis sulphurea 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 sulphurea sub. pallida (Boiss. & Kotschy) Ponert
Onobrychis sulphurea sub. sulphurea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis sulphurea has yellow flowers, with a seed pod containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis sulphurea 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 sulphurea

Onobrychis sulphurea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Onobrychis sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis sulphurea?

Onobrychis sulphurea

What is the growth habit of Onobrychis sulphurea?

It is an upright, clump-forming perennial

What is the hardiness zone of Onobrychis sulphurea?

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

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510137-1: Based on the initial data import