Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
213552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 508 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212881



Common Names

  • Ononis angustissima
  • Narrowest Restharrow
  • Narrowest Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Ononis natrix angustissima (Lam.) Širj. [unknown]

Description

Ononis angustissima (also called Narrow-Leaved Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody base and long, hairy stems. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is found in grassy places, meadows, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis angustissima has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis angustissima sub. polyclada Murb.
Ononis angustissima sub. filifolia Murb.
Ononis angustissima sub. longifolia (Brouss. ex Willd.) Förther & Podlech
Ononis angustissima sub. paralias (Förther & Podlech) Dobignard
Ononis angustissima sub. mauritii (Maire & Sennen) Förther & Podlech
Ononis angustissima sub. angustissima
Ononis angustissima sub. falcata (Viv.) Murb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis angustissima 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 angustissima is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ononis angustissima

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

Ononis angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis angustissima?

Ononis angustissima

Where does Ononis angustissima grow?

Ononis angustissima is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What is the growth habit of Ononis angustissima?

Ononis angustissima 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