Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
214541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kit.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 345 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213870

Common Names

  • Onobrychis arenaria
  • Arenaria Onobrychis
  • Sand Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis sativa sensu auct., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Onobrychis viciifolia arenaria (Kit.) Thell. [valid]
  • Hedysarum arenarium Kit. ex Schult. [valid]
  • Onobrychis sativa arenaria (Kit.) W.D.J.Koch [valid]

Description

Onobrychis arenaria (also called Sand vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onobrychis arenaria sub. arenaria
Onobrychis arenaria sub. cana (Boiss.) Hayek
Onobrychis arenaria sub. lasiostachya (Boiss.) Hayek
Onobrychis arenaria sub. miniata (Steven) P.W.Ball
Onobrychis arenaria sub. sibirica (Besser) P.W.Ball
Onobrychis arenaria sub. tommasinii (Jord.) Asch. & Graebn.
Onobrychis arenaria sub. taurerica Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis arenaria is a yellow-green pea-like flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis arenaria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer for best results.

Where to Find Onobrychis arenaria

Onobrychis arenaria is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as dunes and steppes.

Onobrychis arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis arenaria?

Onobrychis arenaria

What is the common name of Onobrychis arenaria?

Sand Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis arenaria?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.