Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cilicica
ID:
384944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan & Sorger

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol.154: 119 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384276

Common Names

  • Cilician Onobrychis
  • Cilician Sainfoin
  • Cilician Pea-Pod

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Description

Onobrychis cilicica (also called 'Cilician Sainfoin', 'Cilician Sickle-pod', 'Cilician Vetch' and 'Sickle-pod', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis cilicica is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis cilicica has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis cilicica is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division of the root crowns in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Onobrychis cilicica

Onobrychis cilicica can be found in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.

Onobrychis cilicica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis cilicica?

Onobrychis cilicica

What is the family of Onobrychis cilicica?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Onobrychis cilicica?

Cilician Vetch

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

Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Friederike Sorger (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930943-1: Based on the initial data import