Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurasiaca
ID:
385129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Förther & Podlech

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München30: 237 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384461



Common Names

  • Aurasian Restharrow
  • Aurasian Spiny Restharrow
  • Aurasian Spiny-headed Restharrow


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Description

Ononis aurasiaca (also called Aurasian Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and scrubland. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis aurasiaca is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ononis aurasiaca are small, yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis aurasiaca 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 can withstand temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ononis aurasiaca

Ononis aurasiaca can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ononis aurasiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis aurasiaca?

Ononis aurasiaca

What is the common name of Ononis aurasiaca?

Aura's restharrow

What is the habitat of Ononis aurasiaca?

It grows in dry, sunny places, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Harald Förther (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Förther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960782-1: Based on the initial data import