Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
supina
ID:
192135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vill.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle, Fl. Franç., éd. 3, 6: 612 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191464

Common Names

  • Onobrychis supina
  • Supine Sainfoin
  • Supine Onobrychis

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis handel-mazzettii Širj. [valid]
  • Hedysarum supinum Vill. [valid]
  • Onobrychis sennenii Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis intermedia Hand.-Mazz. ex Širj. [invalid]
  • Onobrychis parviflora Boiss. & Reut. ex Nyman [invalid]
  • Hedysarum herbaceum Lapeyr. [valid]
  • Onobrychis handel-mazzetti Širj. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis montana bilbilitana Pau ex C.Vicioso [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa supina (Chaix ex Vill.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Onobrychis supina intermedia (Lecoq & Lamotte) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis supina intermedia (Lecoq & Lamotte) Arcang. [valid]
  • Onobrychis supina elatior Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis supina intermedia Lecoq & Lamotte [valid]
  • Onobrychis supina turbonensis P.Monts. [valid]
  • Onobrychis conferta Ten. [illegitimate]

Description

Onobrychis supina (also called Prostrate Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous species of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. This plant has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are pinnate and green in color. The flowers are yellow in color and bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis supina is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis supina is a small, yellow-green, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis supina is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Onobrychis supina

Onobrychis supina can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Turkey.

Onobrychis supina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis supina?

Onobrychis supina

What is the common name of Onobrychis supina?

Crown Vetch

What is the family of Onobrychis supina?

Fabaceae

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.