Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kotschyana
ID:
189713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr.: 3 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189042

Common Names

  • Onobrychis kotschyana
  • Kotschy's Sainfoin
  • Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis brachysemia Stapf ex Širj. [invalid]
  • Onobrychis kotschyana majoriflora Bornm. ex Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis kotschyana parviflora Nábelek [valid]
  • Onobrychis kotschyana tenuiflora Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis kotschyana brachysemia Širj. [valid]
  • Hedysarum onobrychis Banks & Sol. [deprecated]

Description

Onobrychis kotschyana (also called Kotschy's Sainfoin, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Australia, particularly in the south-eastern parts of New South Wales and Victoria. It is commonly found in moist soils and is well adapted to humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis kotschyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onobrychis kotschyana is a small, yellow-green bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis kotschyana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Onobrychis kotschyana

Onobrychis kotschyana is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Onobrychis kotschyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis kotschyana?

Onobrychis kotschyana

What is the common name of Onobrychis kotschyana?

Kotschy's Onobrychis

What is the natural habitat of Onobrychis kotschyana?

It is found in rocky places, grasslands 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