Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
189681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Širj. & Rech.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien58: 75 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189010

Common Names

  • Afghan Onobrychis
  • Afghan Sainfoin
  • Afghan Vetch

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Description

Onobrychis afghanica (also called Afghanica, 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 afghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onobrychis afghanica sub. afghanica
Onobrychis afghanica sub. brachycalyx Rech.f.
Onobrychis afghanica sub. codringtonii (Širj. & Rech.f.) Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis afghanica 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 afghanica is a perennial herb that is native to Afghanistan. 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 afghanica

Onobrychis afghanica is native to Afghanistan.

Onobrychis afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis afghanica?

Onobrychis afghanica

What is the family of Onobrychis afghanica?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis afghanica?

Afghan 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