Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catalinae
ID:
510547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reyes-Bet. & S.Scholz

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.45: 216 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509879



Common Names

  • Ononis catalinae
  • Catalina's Ononis
  • Catalinae Ononis


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Description

Ononis catalinae (also called Catalina Ononis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and its hairy leaves. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis catalinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis catalinae has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis catalinae is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Ononis catalinae

Ononis catalinae can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Ononis catalinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis catalinae?

Ononis catalinae

What is the family of Ononis catalinae?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Ononis catalinae?

Grasslands 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

Jorge Alfredo Reyes-Betancort: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reyes-Bet.' in the authors string.
Stephan Scholz (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Scholz' in the authors string.