Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
187472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chinth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast.18: 20 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186801

Common Names

  • Onobrychis Angustifolia
  • Narrow-Leaved Onobrychis
  • Narrow-Leaved Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis petrae angustifolia (Chinth.) Fed. [unknown]

Description

Onobrychis angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry forests, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis angustifolia is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis angustifolia has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seed pods. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis angustifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Onobrychis angustifolia

Onobrychis angustifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in countries such as Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.

Onobrychis angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis angustifolia?

Onobrychis angustifolia

What is the common name of Onobrychis angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Onobrychis

Where is Onobrychis angustifolia found?

Onobrychis angustifolia is found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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