Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
189680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl.19(2): 247 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189009

Common Names

  • Stalkless Sainfoin
  • Stalkless Onobrychis
  • Stalkless Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis sirinae Nábelek [valid]
  • Onobrychis koeieana Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Onobrychis sirinae behboudii Sirj. & Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis unicornis Pau [unknown]
  • Onobrychis unicomis Pau [unknown]
  • Onobrychis acaulis acutifolia Nábelek [valid]
  • Onobrychis acaulis rotundifolia Nábelek [valid]

Description

Onobrychis acaulis (also called Acaulis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis acaulis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis acaulis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Onobrychis acaulis

Onobrychis acaulis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Onobrychis acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis acaulis?

Onobrychis acaulis

What is the family of Onobrychis acaulis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis acaulis?

Stemless Sainfoin

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