Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
wettsteinii
ID:
189760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nábelek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ.35: 91 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189089

Common Names

  • Wettsteinii Sainfoin
  • Wettsteinii Onobrychis
  • Wettsteinii Onobrychis Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Xanthobrychis wettsteinii (Nábělek) Galushko [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis wettsteinii (also called Wettstein's Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis wettsteinii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis wettsteinii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis wettsteinii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3 to 4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Onobrychis wettsteinii

Onobrychis wettsteinii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. It can also be found in some parts of North Africa.

Onobrychis wettsteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis wettsteinii?

Onobrychis wettsteinii

What type of plant is Onobrychis wettsteinii?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Onobrychis wettsteinii found?

It is found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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