Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cossoniana
ID:
213526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan.: 33 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212855



Common Names

  • Ononis cossoniana
  • Cosson's Restharrow
  • Cosson's Restharrow


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Synonyms

  • Ononis tingitana Salzm. ex Ball [invalid]
  • Ononis gibraltarica Salzm. ex Ball [invalid]
  • Ononis cossoniana mairei Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis cossoniana robusta Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis cossoniana rotundifolia (Willk.) Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis cossoniana rotundifolia Willk. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata cossoniana (Boiss. & Reut.) Batt. [valid]
  • Ononis diffusa Coss. [illegitimate]

Description

Ononis cossoniana (also called Cosson's 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 cossoniana has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis cossoniana 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 cossoniana 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 cossoniana

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

Ononis cossoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis cossoniana?

Ononis cossoniana

What is the common name of Ononis cossoniana?

Cosson's Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis cossoniana?

Ononis cossoniana 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.