Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
degenii
ID:
214545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dörfl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl.64: 718 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213874

Common Names

  • Onobrychis degenii
  • Degenii Onobrychis
  • Degen's Sainfoin

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Description

Onobrychis degenii (also called 'Degen's Sainfoin', among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a prostrate or ascending habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis degenii has yellow flowers with a white centre, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis degenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and 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 degenii

Onobrychis degenii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Onobrychis degenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis degenii?

Onobrychis degenii

What is the common name of Onobrychis degenii?

Degen's Sainfoin

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis degenii?

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

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