Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natrix
ID:
213549

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 717 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212878



Common Names

  • Ononis natrix
  • Snake's Restharrow
  • Snake's Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Anonis natrix (L.) Scop. [valid]
  • Ononis natrix cadiana Sennen [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix murcica Sennen [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix senneni (Širj.) Širj. [unknown]
  • Ononis ramosissima arenaria (DC.) Godr. [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix hispanica (L.fil.) Webb [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix hispanica (L.fil.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix hispanica (L.fil.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix picta (Desf.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Ononis natrix picta (Desf.) Samp. [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis natrix sub. arganietorum (Maire) Širj.
Ononis natrix sub. hispanica (L.f.) Cout.
Ononis natrix sub. natrix
Ononis natrix sub. prostrata (Braun-Blanq. & Wilczek) Širj.
Ononis natrix sub. hesperia
Ononis natrix sub. stenophylla (Boiss.) Širj.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis natrix has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis natrix 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 natrix

Ononis natrix can be found in damp meadows and grassy places in Europe and North Africa.

Ononis natrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis natrix?

Ononis natrix

Where does Ononis natrix grow?

Ononis natrix is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What is the growth habit of Ononis natrix?

Ononis natrix 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

References