Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
versurarum
ID:
385160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.22: 187 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384492

Common Names

  • Onobrychis versurarum
  • False Sainfoin
  • Versurarum Onobrychis

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Description

Onobrychis versurarum (also called Versurarum Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and scrubland. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, with small, yellow flowers and long, hairy sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis versurarum is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis versurarum is a yellow-orange, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis versurarum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the root clump.

Where to Find Onobrychis versurarum

Onobrychis versurarum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Onobrychis versurarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis versurarum?

Onobrychis versurarum

What is the common name of Onobrychis versurarum?

Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis versurarum?

Grasslands, meadows, 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