Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
214565

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2: 1010 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213894

Common Names

  • Ononis crispa
  • Crispa Ononis
  • Crisped Restharrow

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Synonyms

  • Natrix crispa (L.) Moench [valid]
  • Ononis zschackei F.Herm. [valid]
  • Ononis crispa zschackei (F.Herm.) L.Sáez & Rosselló [valid]
  • Ononis natrix crispa (L.) Knoche [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix crispa (L.) Font Quer & Marcos [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix quinquefoliolata Font Quer & Marcos [unknown]

Description

Ononis crispa (also called Crisped 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 crispa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis crispa 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 crispa 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 crispa

Ononis crispa can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Ononis crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis crispa?

Ononis crispa

What is the common name of Ononis crispa?

Crisped restharrow

What is the habitat of Ononis crispa?

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

References