Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 718 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212865
Common Names
- Ononis fruticosa
- Shrubby Restharrow
- Shrubby Ononis
Synonyms
- Natrix fruticosa (L.) Moench [valid]
- Ononis purpurea Mill. ex Steud. [invalid]
- Ononis rigida Kunze [valid]
- Anonis fruticosa (L.) Lam. [valid]
- Ononis fruticosa mycrophylla DC. [valid]
- Ononis fruticosa microphylla (DC.) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot [valid]
- Ononis fruticosa intermedia (Rouy) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
- Ononis fruticosa mycrophylla (DC.) Širj. [valid]
- Ononis fruticosa intermedia Rouy [valid]
- Ononis fruticosa microphylla DC. [valid]
- Ononis fruticosa rigida Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
Description
Ononis fruticosa (also called Shrubby 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 fruticosa has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis fruticosa has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis fruticosa is a perennial shrub 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 fruticosa
Ononis fruticosa is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.
Ononis fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis fruticosa?
Ononis fruticosa
What is the common name of Ononis fruticosa?
Shrubby Restharrow
What is the growth habit of Ononis fruticosa?
Ononis fruticosa 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