Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaginalis
ID:
187647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot.1: 53 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186976

Common Names

  • Ononis vaginalis
  • Vaginal Ononis
  • Vaginal Restharrow
  • Vaginal Pea

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Synonyms

  • Ononis kotschyana Fenzl [valid]
  • Ononis vestita Viv. [valid]
  • Ononis cherleri Forssk. [unknown]
  • Trigonella crassifolia Hornem. [unknown]
  • Ononis vaginalis compacta Bég. [valid]
  • Ononis vaginalis ozendae Labbé [valid]
  • Ononis vaginalis rotundifolia Bég. [valid]
  • Ononis vaginalis vestita (Viv.) Bég. [valid]
  • Ononis vaginalis vivianii Bég. [valid]

Description

Ononis vaginalis (also called Common Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has pink flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis vaginalis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ononis vaginalis is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis vaginalis is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Ononis vaginalis

Ononis vaginalis is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Ononis vaginalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis vaginalis?

Ononis vaginalis

What is the common name of Ononis vaginalis?

Vaginal Restharrow

What is the natural habitat of Ononis vaginalis?

It is native to Europe and western Asia

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