Ononis broteroana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ser.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 2: 162. 1825 [mid Nov 1825]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423984
Common Names
- Ononis Broteroana
- Broteroana's Ononis
- Ononis's Broteroana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ononis broteroana (also called Brotero's Ononis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to temperate Europe. It is a herbaceous perennial growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis broteroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis broteroana has small, yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ononis broteroana is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.
Where to Find Ononis broteroana
Ononis broteroana is native to Portugal and can be found in the districts of Beja, Évora, and Faro.
Ononis broteroana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis broteroana?
Ononis broteroana
What is the common name of Ononis broteroana?
Brotero's Ononis
What is the natural habitat of Ononis broteroana?
Grassy meadows and open woodlands
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
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510236-1: Based on the initial data import