Status:
valid
Authors:
Ranjbar
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol.143: 171 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746915
Common Names
- Onobrychis Avajensis
- Avaj False Sainfoin
- Avaj Onobrychis
Description
Onobrychis avajensis (also called Avaj Onobrychis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Iran. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis avajensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis avajensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis avajensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Onobrychis avajensis
Onobrychis avajensis is native to Iran.
Onobrychis avajensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis avajensis?
Onobrychis avajensis
What type of plant is Onobrychis avajensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Onobrychis avajensis found?
It is found in Iran.
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
Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.