Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tournefortii
ID:
209977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Desv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric.3: 81 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209306

Common Names

  • Onobrychis tournefortii
  • Tournefort's Sainfoin
  • Tournefort's Onobrychis

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum tournefortii Willd. [valid]
  • Xanthobrychis tournefortii (Willd.) Galushko [valid]
  • Onobrychis pilosa Boiss. [valid]
  • Onobrychis expansa Boiss. & Heldr. [valid]
  • Onobrychis tournefortii anatolica Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis tournefortii leiocarpa (Boiss.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis tournefortii longestipulata Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis tournefortii leiocarpa Boiss. [valid]

Description

Onobrychis tournefortii (also called Tournefort's sainfoin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in dry meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas. It grows to a height of 20-50 cm, and has yellow flowers and oval-shaped, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis tournefortii is used as a fodder crop and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis tournefortii has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small and have a single seed in each pod. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis tournefortii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Onobrychis tournefortii

Onobrychis tournefortii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Onobrychis tournefortii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis tournefortii?

Onobrychis tournefortii

What is the common name of Onobrychis tournefortii?

Tournfort's Onobrychis

What is the family of Onobrychis tournefortii?

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.