Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
213536

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

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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.

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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

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