Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 14 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213891
Common Names
- Ononis adenotricha
- Adenotricha Ononis
- Woolly Restharrow
Synonyms
- Ononis krausei Širj. [valid]
- Ononis kotschyana Kotschy ex Boiss. [invalid]
- Ononis syriaca Jaub. & Spach [valid]
- Ononis pulchella Boiss. [valid]
- Ononis adenotricha biflora Širj. [valid]
- Ononis adenotricha syriaca (Jaub. & Spach) Širj. [valid]
- Ononis adenotricha krausei (Širj.) Hub.-Mor. [valid]
- Ononis adenotricha nuda Hub.-Mor. [valid]
- Ononis adenotricha stenophylla Boiss. [valid]
Description
Ononis adenotricha (also called Soft-haired Restharrow, 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 50 cm tall and has small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis adenotricha is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis adenotricha has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis adenotricha 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 Ononis adenotricha
Ononis adenotricha is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Ononis adenotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis adenotricha?
Ononis adenotricha
What is the common name of Ononis adenotricha?
Adenotricha restharrow
What is the habitat of Ononis adenotricha?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
Species in the Ononis genus
Ononis arvensis,
Ononis spinosa,
Ononis broteriana,
Ononis vaginalis,
Ononis nuristanica,
Ononis afghanica,
Ononis alba,
Ononis alopecuroides,
Ononis antennata,
Ononis aragonensis,
Ononis atlantica,
Ononis avellana,
Ononis biflora,
Ononis cephalantha,
Ononis cintrana,
Ononis cossoniana,
Ononis crinita,
Ononis cristata,
Ononis diffusa,
Ononis euphrasiifolia,
Ononis filicaulis,
Ononis fruticosa,
Ononis hirta,
Ononis hispida,
Ononis incisa,
Ononis jahandiezii,
Ononis laxiflora,
Ononis maweana,
Ononis megalostachys,
Ononis minutissima,
Ononis mitissima,
Ononis natrix,
Ononis angustissima,
Ononis ornithopodioides,
Ononis pedicellaris,
Ononis pendula,
Ononis peyerimhoffii,
Ononis pinnata,
Ononis polyphylla,
Ononis polysperma,
Ononis pseudoserotina,
Ononis pubescens,
Ononis pusilla,
Ononis reclinata,
Ononis rosea,
Ononis serotina,
Ononis serrata,
Ononis sicula,
Ononis sieberi,
Ononis speciosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family