Ononis azcaratei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Devesa
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia14: 143 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384469
Common Names
- Azcarate's Restharrow
- Azcarate's Spiny Restharrow
- Azcarate's Spiny-headed Restharrow
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- Ononis leucotricha perez-larae Širj. [valid]
Description
Ononis azcaratei (also called Azcarate's 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 and long, hairy sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis azcaratei 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
Ononis azcaratei has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Ononis azcaratei 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 azcaratei
Ononis azcaratei can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Ononis azcaratei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis azcaratei?
Ononis azcaratei
What is the common name of Ononis azcaratei?
Azcarate's restharrow
What is the habitat of Ononis azcaratei?
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
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931267-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ononis azcaratei Devesa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.