Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varelae
ID:
385065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devesa

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia14: 84 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384397

Common Names

  • Ononis varelae
  • Varelae Restharrow
  • Varelae Spiny Restharrow

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Synonyms

  • Ononis broteroana grandiflora (Coss. ex Willk.) Cout. [unknown]
  • Ononis picardii grandiflora Coss. ex Willk. [valid]
  • Ononis subspicata cordubensis (Pau) Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis subspicata cordubensis Pau [valid]
  • Ononis broteriana grandiflora (Coss. ex Willk.) Cout. [unknown]

Description

Ononis varelae (also called Varela's Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It has a woody rootstock and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis varelae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis varelae has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis varelae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ononis varelae

Ononis varelae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Morocco.

Ononis varelae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis varelae?

Ononis varelae

What is the common name of Ononis varelae?

Varel's restharrow

What is the habitat of Ononis varelae?

Ononis varelae is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky places

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