Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
213520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant.2: 143 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212849



Common Names

  • Ononis biflora
  • Two-flowered Restharrow
  • Two-flowered Restharrow


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Synonyms

  • Ononis geminiflora Lag. [valid]
  • Ononis marocana Batt. & Pit. [valid]
  • Ononis bicolor Moris [valid]
  • Ononis biflora macrocarpa Batt. [valid]
  • Ononis biflora marocana (Batt. & Pit.) Maire [valid]
  • Ononis biflora uniflora E.Mey. [valid]
  • Ononis biflora grandiflora Maire [unknown]
  • Ononis praecox Bianca ex Guss. [unknown]
  • Ononis biflora hispalensis Pau [unknown]
  • Ononis biflora maroccana (Batt. & Pit.) Batt. [unknown]

Description

Ononis biflora (also called Two-flowered 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 biflora has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis biflora 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 biflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Ononis biflora

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

Ononis biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis biflora?

Ononis biflora

What is the common name of Ononis biflora?

Two-flowered Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis biflora?

Ononis biflora 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