Ononis schouwii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ser.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
A.P.de Candolle, Prodr.2: 162 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214390
Common Names
- Schouw's Restharrow
- Schouw's Ononis
- Schouw's Narrow-Leaved Restharrow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ononis schouwii (also called Schouw's Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis schouwii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil-improving crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis schouwii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ononis schouwii is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ononis schouwii
Ononis schouwii can be found in dry, rocky areas in Europe and North Africa.
Ononis schouwii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis schouwii?
Ononis schouwii
What is the common name of Ononis schouwii?
Schouw's Restharrow
What is the natural habitat of Ononis schouwii?
Ononis schouwii is native to Europe and North Africa
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
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510499-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ononis × schouwii Ser.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.