Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
189481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Širj. & Rech.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr.9(3): 10 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188810

Common Names

  • Afghan Ononis
  • Afghan Restharrow
  • Ononis Afghanica

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Synonyms

  • Ononis spinosa afghanica (Sirj. & Rech.f.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ononis afghanica (also called 'Afghan Ononis', 'Afghan Ononis' and 'Afghanica', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to India. It is found in open woodland, heath and shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis afghanica is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, tools, and other items. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis afghanica has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis afghanica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ononis afghanica

Ononis afghanica is native to Afghanistan and can be found in the western part of the country.

Ononis afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis afghanica?

Ononis afghanica

What is the common name of Ononis afghanica?

Afghan restharrow

Where is Ononis afghanica found?

Ononis afghanica is found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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