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Onobrychis ebenoides

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Ethnobotanical Use
General Uses
Synonyms
Common Names
Subtypes (subspecies, varieties, subvarieties, forms)
Germination/Propagation
Distribution
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Scientific Literature
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Internal ID UUID643fdf1abd30e408360193
Scientific name Onobrychis ebenoides
Authority Boiss. & Spruner
First published in P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 97 (1843)

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General Uses Top

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Common products:
• Forage and hay for livestock: Onobrychis ebenoides is cultivated as a perennial forage legume for pasture and hay, used to feed sheep, cattle, and horses. Published agronomic literature recognizes its establishment under Mediterranean conditions, winter hardiness in temperate zones, drought tolerance, and use in mixtures with grasses.

Scientific/model-organism use:
• Genetic and phylogenetic studies: The species has been included in chromosome and nuclear DNA analyses within Onobrychis, informing breeding strategies and population genetic studies of the genus.

Environmental services:
• Nitrogen fixation and soil improvement: As a legume, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen via symbiosis with rhizobia, contributing to soil fertility and supporting sustainable forage systems.

Non-medicinal apiculture:
• Honey plant: It is reported as a nectar and pollen source for honeybees, contributing to spring–early-summer honey flows in regions where it is abundant.

Properties relevant to use:
• Morphology and seasonality: Early spring growth and long flowering favor early-season forage and honey production.
• Stress tolerance: Drought and moderate salinity tolerance make it suitable for semi‑arid and marginal lands.
• Nitrogen fixation: Rhizobial symbiosis supplies biologically fixed nitrogen, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
• Palatability and forage quality: Published agronomic descriptions indicate good palatability and acceptable forage value for livestock feeding.

Sustainability and sourcing:
• Low-input systems: Suitability for drought-prone, low‑input pastures and hay leys can reduce irrigation and fertilizer requirements and support soil restoration in rotation with grasses.

Synonyms Top

Scientific name Authority First published in
Onobrychis carnea Boiss. & Heldr. P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 62 (1859)
Onobrychis hybrida Halacsy
Onobrychis spruneriana Hampe Flora25: 61 (1842)
Onobrychis ebenoides f. albiflora (Heldr. ex Halácsy) Širj. Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ.56: 81 (1925)
Onobrychis ebenoides f. hybrida Širj. Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ.56: 81 (1925)
Onobrychis ebenoides f. minor (Boiss.) Širj. Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ.56: 81 (1925)
Onobrychis ebenoides var. albiflora Heldr. ex Halácsy Consp. Fl. Graec.1: 458 (1901)
Onobrychis ebenoides var. carnea (Boiss. & Heldr.) Halácsy Consp. Fl. Graec.1: 458 (1901)
Onobrychis ebenoides var. elongata Hausskn. Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins, n.f., 5: 86 (1893)
Onobrychis ebenoides var. minor Boiss. Fl. Orient.2: 534 (1872)

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000213876
Tropicos 13053603
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509922-1
The Plant List ild-8940
Open Tree Of Life 3922571
Observations.org 124051
IPNI 509922-1
GBIF 2972883
EPPO ONBEB
EOL 704035
CMAUP NPO12804

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Scientific Literature Top

Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
Title Authors Publication Released IDs
Ebenfurans IV-VIII from Onobrychis ebenoides: evidence that C-prenylation is the key determinant of the cytotoxicity of 3-formyl-2-arylbenzofurans. Halabalaki M, Alexi X, Aligiannis N, Alexis MN, Skaltsounis AL J Nat Prod 01-Nov-2008
doi:10.1021/NP800134H
PMID:18986200
Estrogenic activity of isoflavonoids from Onobrychis ebenoides. Halabalaki M, Alexi X, Aligiannis N, Lambrinidis G, Pratsinis H, Florentin I, Mitakou S, Mikros E, Skaltsounis AL, Alexis MN Planta Med 01-May-2006
doi:10.1055/S-2005-916261
PMID:16773531
Three new arylobenzofurans from Onobrychis ebenoides and evaluation of their binding affinity for the estrogen receptor. Halabalaki M, Aligiannis N, Papoutsi Z, Mitakou S, Moutsatsou P, Sekeris C, Skaltsounis AL J Nat Prod 01-Dec-2000
doi:10.1021/NP000071B
PMID:11141112

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Name PubChem ID Canonical SMILES MW Found in Proof
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Estrane steroids / Estrogens and derivatives
Estradiol 5757 Click to see 272.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives
(-)-beta-Sitosterol 222284 Click to see 414.70 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP000071B
17-(5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol 86821 Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)C(C)C 414.70 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP000071B
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / 2-arylbenzofuran flavonoids
2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-4-hydroxy-5-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbut-3-enyl]-6-methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carbaldehyde 163012333 Click to see 384.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
2-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carbaldehyde 163063061 Click to see 300.26 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
2-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-benzofuran 10265236 Click to see COC1=C(C=C2C=C(OC2=C1)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)O)O)O 272.25 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
https://doi.org/10.1021/NP000071B
4-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-(2-hydroxy-3-methylbut-3-enyl)-6-methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carbaldehyde 25157568 Click to see 398.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
4-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbut-3-enyl]-6-methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carbaldehyde 162914185 Click to see CC(=C)C(CC1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C(=C(O2)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)O)OC)C=O)OC)O 398.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
4,6-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-(2-hydroxy-3-methylbut-3-enyl)-1-benzofuran-3-carbaldehyde 45481959 Click to see CC(=C)C(CC1=C(C2=C(C=C1O)OC(=C2C=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)O)OC)O)O 384.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
Ebenfuran II 10266789 Click to see COC1=CC(=C2C(=C1)OC(=C2C=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)O)O)O 300.26 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP000071B
https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
Ebenfuran III 10090417 Click to see 368.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP000071B
https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
Ebenfuran Iv 25157566 Click to see 382.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
Ebenfuran V 25157569 Click to see CC(C)(CCC1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C(=C(O2)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)O)O)C=O)OC)O 386.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
Ebenfuran Vi 25157567 Click to see CC(C)(CCC1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C(=C(O2)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)O)OC)C=O)OC)O 400.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
Ebenfuran VII 25157570 Click to see CC(=C)C(CC1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C(=C(O2)C3=C(C=C(C=C3)O)O)C=O)OC)O 384.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1021/NP800134H
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Isoflav-2-enes / Isoflavones
Daidzein 5281708 Click to see 254.24 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2005-916261
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / O-methylated isoflavonoids / 4-O-methylated isoflavonoids / 4-O-methylisoflavones
7-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)chromen-4-one 11957911 Click to see 336.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2005-916261
Afromosin 5281704 Click to see 298.29 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2005-916261
Formononetin 5280378 Click to see 268.26 unknown https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2005-916261

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