Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuroides
ID:
213505

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 717 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212834



Common Names

  • Ononis alopecuroides
  • Foxtail Restharrow
  • Foxtail Restharrow


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Synonyms

  • Bugranopsis alopecuroides (L.) Pomel [valid]

Description

Ononis alopecuroides (also called Fox-tail Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a woody stem, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis alopecuroides is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis alopecuroides sub. alopecuroides
Ononis alopecuroides sub. simulata (Pau & Font Quer) Maire
Ononis alopecuroides sub. exalopecuroides (G.López) Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis alopecuroides has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis alopecuroides is a perennial legume that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be planted in early spring in full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very tolerant of heat and should be grown in cooler climates. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Ononis alopecuroides

Ononis alopecuroides is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Ononis alopecuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis alopecuroides?

Ononis alopecuroides

What is the common name of Ononis alopecuroides?

Fox-tail Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis alopecuroides?

Ononis alopecuroides is an annual herb

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