Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
213531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol.1(Prodr.): XLI (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212860

Common Names

  • Ononis diffusa
  • Spreading Restharrow
  • Diffuse Restharrow

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Synonyms

  • Ononis serrata diffusa (Ten.) Rouy [valid]
  • Ononis serrata sensu auct. [deprecated]
  • Ononis litoralis Moris ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Ononis microsperma Lowe [valid]
  • Ononis dehnhardtii Ten. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa lusitanica Cout. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa dehnhardtii (Ten.) Nyman [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa distantiflora (H.Lindb.) Maire [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa fallax Maire & Weiller [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa intermdia (Lange) Cherm. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa lusitanica Cout. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa micrantha (Lowe) Sirj. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa micrantha Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa sennenii Širj. [unknown]
  • Ononis diffusa sennenii Sirj. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa serratoides Vierh. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata dehnhardtii (Ten.) Fiori [valid]
  • Ononis serrata diffusa (Ten.) Batt. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata dehnhardtii (Ten.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata dehnhardtii (Ten.) Sirj. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata diffusa (Ten.) Fiori [valid]
  • Ononis serrata distantiflora H.Lindb. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata intermedia Lange [valid]
  • Ononis serrata intermedia Willk. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata major Lange [valid]
  • Ononis serrata major Boiss. [valid]
  • Ononis micrantha Lowe [illegitimate]
  • Ononis serrata Gren. & Godr. [illegitimate]
  • Ononis diffusa intermedia (Lange) Cherm. [unknown]
  • Ononis serrata diffusa (Ten.) Samp. [unknown]

Description

Ononis diffusa (also called Spreading Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody base and long, hairy stems. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is found in grassy places, meadows, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis diffusa has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis diffusa has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis diffusa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ononis diffusa

Ononis diffusa is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Ononis diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis diffusa?

Ononis diffusa

What is the common name of Ononis diffusa?

Diffuse Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis diffusa?

Ononis diffusa is an annual herb

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