Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
susiana
ID:
189751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nábelek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ.35: 94 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189080

Common Names

  • Onobrychis susiana
  • Susian Sainfoin
  • Sainfoin

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Description

Onobrychis susiana (also called Susian 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 susiana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onobrychis susiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onobrychis susiana can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Onobrychis susiana

Onobrychis susiana is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Onobrychis susiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onobrychis susiana?

Onobrychis susiana

What is the common name of Onobrychis susiana?

Susiana sainfoin

What type of plant is Onobrychis susiana?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant.

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