Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
214568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sol. ex Lowe

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc.4: 34 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213897

Common Names

  • Common Restharrow
  • Dwarf Restharrow
  • Spreading Restharrow

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Synonyms

  • Ononis reclinata dentata (Sol. ex Lowe) Laínz [unknown]
  • Ononis damanti Lojac. [valid]
  • Ononis dentata major Bornm. [valid]
  • Ononis dentata minor Bornm. [valid]
  • Ononis dentata damanti (Lojac.) Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis reclinata lowei Webb [unknown]

Description

Ononis dentata (also called Cut-leaved Restharrow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis dentata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis dentata 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 dentata is a low-growing, spreading, perennial legume. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ononis dentata

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

Ononis dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis dentata?

Ononis dentata

What is the common name of Ononis dentata?

Toothed restharrow

What is the habitat of Ononis dentata?

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

Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Richard Thomas Lowe (1802-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510296-1: Based on the initial data import