Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
213537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf. ex Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 1: 741 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212866



Common Names

  • Ononis hirta
  • Hairy Restharrow
  • Hairy Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Ononis baetica sensu auct. [deprecated]
  • Ononis ellipticifolia Willk. [valid]
  • Ononis cirtensis (Batt.) Batt. [valid]
  • Ononis hirta glandulosa Bornm. [valid]
  • Ononis hirta cirtensis Batt. [valid]
  • Ononis hirta prostrata (Boiss.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata prostrata Boiss. [valid]
  • Ononis hirta glandulosa Bornm. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis hirta 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 hirta 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 hirta

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

Ononis hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis hirta?

Ononis hirta

What is the common name of Ononis hirta?

Hairy Restharrow

What is the growth habit of Ononis hirta?

Ononis hirta 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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.