Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
broteriana
ID:
187354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ser.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
A.P.de Candolle, Prodr.2: 162 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186683



Common Names

  • Ononis Broteriana
  • Broter's Restharrow
  • Broter's Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Ononis picardii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ononis lusitanica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ononis subspicata broteroana (Ser.) Pau [unknown]
  • Ononis subspicata picardii (Boiss.) Širj. [unknown]

Description

Ononis broteriana (also called Broter's Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis broteriana is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis broteriana has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis broteriana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ononis broteriana

Ononis broteriana can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Ononis broteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis broteriana?

Ononis broteriana

What is the common name of Ononis broteriana?

Broter's Restharrow

What is the family of Ononis broteriana?

Fabaceae

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