Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
radiata
ID:
214558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) M.Bieb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. Ross. Merid.1: t. 55 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213887

Common Names

  • Onobrychis radiata
  • Radiata Onobrychis
  • Radiate Sainfoin

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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis circinnata Desv. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis circinnata caucasica Trautv. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis circinnata lamprocarpa Trautv. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis circinata Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum buxbaumii M.Bieb. [valid]
  • Xanthobrychis radiata (Desf.) Galushko [invalid]
  • Onobrychis radiata aestivalis Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Onobrychis froedinii Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Onobrychis buxbaumii M.Bieb. [valid]
  • Hedysarum circinatum Willd. [valid]
  • Hedysarum radiatum Desf. [valid]
  • Onobrychis radiata caucasica (Trautv.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis radiata lamprocarpa (Trautv.) Širj. [valid]
  • Onobrychis radiata pjatigorskiensis Širj. [valid]

Description

Onobrychis radiata (also called Radiate Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 80 cm tall and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onobrychis radiata 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 radiata 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 radiata 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 radiata

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

Onobrychis radiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis radiata?

Onobrychis radiata

What is the common name of Onobrychis radiata?

Radiate sainfoin

What is the habitat of Onobrychis radiata?

It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, 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

References

René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.