Status:
valid
Authors:
Ball
Source:
ildis
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.11: 304 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212874
Common Names
- Ononis maweana
- Mawe's Restharrow
- Mawe's Ononis
Synonyms
- Ononis hackelii Lange [valid]
- Ononis maweana fontqueri Pau [valid]
- Ononis maweana hackelii (Lange) Širj. [valid]
Description
Ononis maweana (also called Maw's 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 maweana has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis maweana 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 maweana 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 maweana
Ononis maweana is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.
Ononis maweana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis maweana?
Ononis maweana
Where does Ononis maweana grow?
Ononis maweana is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.
What is the growth habit of Ononis maweana?
Ononis maweana is a low-growing, spreading shrub.
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