Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costae
ID:
385220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Menezes

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Brotéria, Sér. Bot.20: 114 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384552



Common Names

  • Ononis costae
  • Costa's Restharrow
  • Costa's Ononis


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Description

Ononis costae (also called Costae Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis costae is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis costae has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis costae 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 costae

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

Ononis costae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis costae?

Ononis costae

What is the common name of Ononis costae?

Costa's Ononis

What is the natural habitat of Ononis costae?

Grasslands, meadows, 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