Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
densijuga
ID:
384959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge & Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 33 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384291

Common Names

  • Densely-Jugged Onobrychis
  • Densely-Jugged Sainfoin
  • Densely-Jugged Pea-Pod

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Description

Onobrychis densijuga (also called Dense-tufted Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1.2 m and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are white or pinkish. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis densijuga is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis densijuga 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 densijuga can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart.

Where to Find Onobrychis densijuga

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

Onobrychis densijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis densijuga?

Onobrychis densijuga

What is the common name of Onobrychis densijuga?

Dense-tufted Spur Vetch

What is the growth habit of Onobrychis densijuga?

It is an annual or biennial herb with a sprawling or climbing habit.

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509917-1: Based on the initial data import