Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
christii
ID:
385200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolle

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.14: 237 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384532



Common Names

  • Ononis christii
  • Christii Ononis
  • Christ's Restharrow


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Description

Ononis christii (also called Christ's Restharrow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and roadsides. It has small, yellow flowers and hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis christii is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis christii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis christii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from root cuttings in autumn or winter.

Where to Find Ononis christii

Ononis christii can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of Europe and North Africa.

Ononis christii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis christii?

Ononis christii

What is the common name of Ononis christii?

Christ's Ononis

What is the natural habitat of Ononis christii?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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