Status:
valid
Authors:
Brot.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Phytogr. Lusitan. Select.1: 138 (1816 publ. 1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212854
Common Names
- Ononis cintrana
- Cintran Restharrow
- Cintran Restharrow
Synonyms
- Ononis zaiana Benoist [valid]
- Ononis nainii Batt. [valid]
- Ononis cintrana macrodonta Pau [valid]
- Ononis cintrana nainii (Batt.) Maire [valid]
- Ononis cintrana zaiana (Benoist) Pau & Font Quer [valid]
- Ononis reclinata lutea Batt. & Pit. [valid]
Description
Ononis cintrana (also called Cintran Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody base and long, hairy stems. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is found in grassy places, meadows, and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis cintrana has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis cintrana has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis cintrana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. 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 cintrana
Ononis cintrana is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.
Ononis cintrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis cintrana?
Ononis cintrana
What is the common name of Ononis cintrana?
Cintran Restharrow
What is the growth habit of Ononis cintrana?
Ononis cintrana 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