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Sainfoin

Onobrychis viciifolia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Onobrychis

About

Onobrychis viciifolia, also known as O. sativa or common sainfoin has been an important forage legume in temperate regions until the 1950s. During the Green Revolution it was replaced by high yielding alfalfa and clover species. Due to its anthelmintic properties the common sainfoin is a natural alternative to drugs to control nematode parasitism in the guts of small ruminants. This is the main reason why O. viciifolia came back to the scientific agenda during the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sainfoin?
The scientific name of Sainfoin is Onobrychis viciifolia.
What is the conservation status of Sainfoin?
The Sainfoin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Sainfoin belong to?
Sainfoin belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Sainfoin belong to?
Sainfoin belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Sainfoin belong to?
Sainfoin belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Sainfoin belong to?
Sainfoin belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Sainfoin belong to?
Sainfoin belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Sainfoin belong to?
Sainfoin belongs to the genus Onobrychis.