Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
viciifolia
ID:
205684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol., ed. 2, 2: 76 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205013

Common Names

  • Vicia-leaved Vetch
  • Vicia-leaved Onobrychis
  • Crown Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis viciifolia sativa Thell. [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Onobrychis vulgaris Hill [invalid]
  • Hedysarum onobrychis L. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia sativum (Lam.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum echinatum Gilib. [invalid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia viciifolia [unknown]
  • Onobrychis glabra Desv. [valid]
  • Onobrychis incana Gueldenst. [valid]
  • Onobrychis spicata Moench [valid]
  • Onobrychis pallescens Schur [valid]
  • Onobrychis pallens Láng ex Neilr. [valid]
  • Onobrychis onobrychis (L.) H.Karst. [invalid]
  • Onobrychis procumbens Fisch. ex Schrank [valid]
  • Onobrychis collina Jord. [valid]
  • Onobrychis esponellae Sennen [valid]
  • Onobrychis vicioides Medik. [valid]
  • Hedysarum onobrychioides Winkl. [valid]
  • Hedysarum onobrychis L. [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia collina (Jord.) P.D.Sell [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa bifera Alef. [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa calvescens Schur [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa communis Alef. [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa culta W.D.J.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Onobrychis sativa hirsuta Schur [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa pseudosupina Ball [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa silvestris Alef. [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia albiflora Rouy [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia glabrescens Beck [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia inermis Beck [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia nivea Beck [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia pallens (Láng ex Neilr.) Beck [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia pallidiflora Stelzhamer ex Gams [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia roseola Beck [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia subvillosa (DC.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia collina (Jord.) St.-Lag. [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia comosa Pluskal [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia culta Gren. & Godr. [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia subvillosa DC. [valid]
  • Onobrychis vulgaris sativa Gaudin [valid]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia braunii Širj. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia comosa (Pluskal) Širj. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia ramosa Širj. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum onobrychis canone S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Onobrychis alba Boreau [illegitimate]
  • Onobrychis vulgaris Gueldenst. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum collinum Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum montanum Pers. [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis viciifolia (also called Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in rocky, dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis viciifolia is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis viciifolia has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis viciifolia is a perennial that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Onobrychis viciifolia

Onobrychis viciifolia can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Spain, and Italy.

Onobrychis viciifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis viciifolia?

Onobrychis viciifolia

What is the common name of Onobrychis viciifolia?

Vetch-leaved Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis viciifolia?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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