Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hebecarpa
ID:
385192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries3(2; 2): 25 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384524



Common Names

  • Ononis hebecarpa
  • Hebecarpa Ononis
  • Woolly-Fruited Restharrow


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Description

Ononis hebecarpa (also called Woolly-fruited 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 hebecarpa is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis hebecarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis hebecarpa 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 hebecarpa

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

Ononis hebecarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis hebecarpa?

Ononis hebecarpa

What is the common name of Ononis hebecarpa?

Woolly-fruited Restharrow

What is the flower color of Ononis hebecarpa?

Pink

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 Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510336-1: Based on the initial data import