Ononis macrosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia3: 313 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384379
Common Names
- Ononis macrosperma
- Macrosperma Ononis
- Ononis Macrosperma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ononis macrosperma (also called Common Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It has a woody rootstock and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis macrosperma is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ononis macrosperma is a small, white or yellow flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings are short, with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ononis macrosperma can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.
Where to Find Ononis macrosperma
Ononis macrosperma can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Morocco.
Ononis macrosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis macrosperma?
Ononis macrosperma
What is the common name of Ononis macrosperma?
Large-seeded restharrow
What is the habitat of Ononis macrosperma?
It is found in dry grassland, on roadsides, and in other disturbed habitats.
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
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510384-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ononis macrosperma Hub.-Mor.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.