Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cadevallii
ID:
205552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jahand., Maire & Pau

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N.19: 83 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204881

Common Names

  • Cadevall's Sainfoin
  • Cadevall's Onobrychis
  • Onobrychis cadevallii

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Description

Onobrychis cadevallii (also called Cadevall's Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and pink in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis cadevallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis cadevallii has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a long, narrow seed pod. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis cadevallii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Onobrychis cadevallii

Onobrychis cadevallii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Onobrychis cadevallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis cadevallii?

Onobrychis cadevallii

What is the common name of Onobrychis cadevallii?

Cadevall's Onobrychis

What is the habitat of Onobrychis cadevallii?

Onobrychis cadevallii is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands

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

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Émile Jahandiez (1876-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jahand.' in the authors string.