Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
214564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov.: 33 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213893

Common Names

  • Ononis cephalotes
  • Cephalotes Ononis
  • Headed Restharrow

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Synonyms

  • Ononis montana Coss. [valid]
  • Ononis striata cephalotes (Boiss.) Malag. [valid]
  • Ononis cephalotes mairei Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis cephalotes maroccana Font Quer [valid]
  • Ononis cephalotes minutifolia Pau & Font Quer [valid]
  • Ononis cephalotes aequivalens Font Quer [unknown]
  • Ononis cephalotes montana (Coss.) Pau [unknown]
  • Ononis cephalotes nevadensis Font Quer [illegitimate]

Description

Ononis cephalotes (also called Cephalotes 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 cephalotes is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis cephalotes has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis cephalotes 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 cephalotes

Ononis cephalotes is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Ononis cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis cephalotes?

Ononis cephalotes

What is the common name of Ononis cephalotes?

Cephalotes restharrow

What is the habitat of Ononis cephalotes?

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