Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant.2: 146 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212867
Common Names
- Ononis hispida
- Hispid Restharrow
- Hispid Ononis
Description
Ononis hispida (also called Bristly 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 hispida has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ononis hispida sub. hispida
Ononis hispida sub. arborescens (Desf.) Širj.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis hispida has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis hispida 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 hispida
Ononis hispida is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.
Ononis hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis hispida?
Ononis hispida
What is the common name of Ononis hispida?
Hispid Restharrow
What is the growth habit of Ononis hispida?
Ononis hispida 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