Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoserotina
ID:
213576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt. & Pit.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
C.-J.M.Pitard, Contr. Fl. Maroc: 12 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212905

Common Names

  • Ononis pseudoserotina
  • False-serotinous Restharrow
  • False-serotinous Ononis

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Synonyms

  • Ononis serotina pseudoserotina (Batt. & Pit.) Maire [valid]

Description

Ononis pseudoserotina (also called False-serotina Restharrow, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in sunny, dry locations, such as rocky hillsides, dry meadows, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis pseudoserotina has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis pseudoserotina is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Ononis pseudoserotina

Ononis pseudoserotina can be found in dry, sunny places in Europe and North Africa.

Ononis pseudoserotina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis pseudoserotina?

Ononis pseudoserotina

Where does Ononis pseudoserotina grow?

Ononis pseudoserotina is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What is the growth habit of Ononis pseudoserotina?

Ononis pseudoserotina is a low-growing, spreading shrub.

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

Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.