Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalantha
ID:
213521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl.1: 168 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212850



Common Names

  • Ononis cephalantha
  • Headed Restharrow
  • Headed Restharrow


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Synonyms

  • Ononis cephalantha munbyana Maire [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis cephalantha sub. cephalantha
Ononis cephalantha sub. pseudocephalantha (Emb. & Maire) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis cephalantha 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 cephalantha is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Asia. 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 cephalantha

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

Ononis cephalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis cephalantha?

Ononis cephalantha

What is the common name of Ononis cephalantha?

Headed Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis cephalantha?

Ononis cephalantha 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

References