Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onobrychis
ID:
210702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Rydb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 5 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210031

Common Names

  • Onobrychis Orbexilum
  • Onobrychis Orbexilum
  • Onobrychis Orbexilum

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Synonyms

  • Psoralea onobrychis Nutt. [valid]
  • Lotodes onobrychis (Nutt.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Psoralea latifolia Torr. [valid]
  • Orbexilum latifolia Raf. [valid]

Description

Orbexilum onobrychis (also called Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has a height of up to 1 m and has white-pink flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Orbexilum onobrychis is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orbexilum onobrychis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves with yellow veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbexilum onobrychis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Once established, it can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Orbexilum onobrychis

Orbexilum onobrychis can be found in the Central Coast of California, USA.

Orbexilum onobrychis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbexilum onobrychis?

Orbexilum onobrychis

What type of plant is Orbexilum onobrychis?

Orbexilum onobrychis is a perennial herb

Where does Orbexilum onobrychis grow?

Orbexilum onobrychis grows in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:175706-2: Based on the initial data import