Status:
valid
Authors:
Stocks ex Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 545 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205105
Common Names
- Onobrychis tavernierifolia
- Tavernier's Sainfoin
- Tavernier Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis tavernierifolia (also called 'Pale Sainfoin', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands, and is characterized by its grey-green foliage and white to pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis tavernierifolia 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 tavernierifolia 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 tavernierifolia 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 tavernierifolia
Onobrychis tavernierifolia is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Onobrychis tavernierifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis tavernierifolia?
Onobrychis tavernierifolia
What is the common name of Onobrychis tavernierifolia?
Tavernierifoliate Onobrychis
What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis tavernierifolia?
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