Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
213578

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10, 2: 1159 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212907

Common Names

  • Ononis pusilla
  • Tiniest Restharrow
  • Tiniest Ononis

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Synonyms

  • Anonis pusilla (L.) Lam. [valid]

Description

Ononis pusilla (also called Dwarf Restharrow, among many other common names) is an annual herb 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 pusilla has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis pusilla sub. pusilla
Ononis pusilla sub. saxicola (Boiss. & Reut.) Malag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis pusilla 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 pusilla 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 pusilla

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

Ononis pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis pusilla?

Ononis pusilla

Where does Ononis pusilla grow?

Ononis pusilla is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What is the growth habit of Ononis pusilla?

Ononis pusilla 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