Ononis cristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.° 9 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212857
Common Names
- Ononis cristata
- Crested Restharrow
- Crested Restharrow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ononis cristata (also called Crested 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 cristata has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ononis cristata sub. ayachica Dobignard, Jacquemoud & Jeanm.Ononis cristata sub. cristata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis cristata 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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Ononis cristata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Ononis cristata
Ononis cristata is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.
Ononis cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis cristata?
Ononis cristata
What is the common name of Ononis cristata?
Crested Restharrow
What is the growth habit of Ononis cristata?
Ononis cristata 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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ononis cristata Mill.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.