Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge & Hub.-Mor.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 34 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384216
Common Names
- Occult Sainfoin
- Occult Onobrychis
- Occult Spur Vetch
Description
Onobrychis occulta (also called Hidden Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils, such as hillsides, slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis occulta is a plant that is used in the production of medicines and cosmetics. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and in the production of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis occulta has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis occulta is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the rootstock and divide it into sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist.
Where to Find Onobrychis occulta
Onobrychis occulta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Onobrychis occulta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis occulta?
Onobrychis occulta
What is the common name of Onobrychis occulta?
Occult Sainfoin
What is the family of Onobrychis occulta?
Fabaceae
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