Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Zap. Nauchno-Prikl. Otd. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada6: 137 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190151
Common Names
- Onobrychis transcaucasica
- Transcaucasica Onobrychis
- Transcaucasica Sainfoin
Description
Onobrychis transcaucasica (also called Transcaucasian Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Caucasus region and Iran. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, and can be found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis transcaucasica is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. It is also used to treat digestive issues, fatigue, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Onobrychis transcaucasica are yellow in color and have a five-petaled corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis transcaucasica is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, and it is best to sow the seeds in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in the spring.
Where to Find Onobrychis transcaucasica
Onobrychis transcaucasica is native to the Middle East, particularly in Iran and Iraq.
Onobrychis transcaucasica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis transcaucasica?
Onobrychis transcaucasica
What is the family of Onobrychis transcaucasica?
Fabaceae
What is the distribution of Onobrychis transcaucasica?
Iran
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