Status:
valid
Authors:
(Batt.) Širj.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.36: 388 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212893
Common Names
- Ononis pedicellaris
- Stalked Restharrow
- Stalked Ononis
Synonyms
- Ononis monophylla pedicellaris Batt. [valid]
- Ononis pseudocintrana Andr. [unknown]
Description
Ononis pedicellaris (also called pedicel trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis pedicellaris has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis pedicellaris 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis pedicellaris 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 pedicellaris
Ononis pedicellaris can be found in dry, sunny places in Europe and North Africa.
Ononis pedicellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis pedicellaris?
Ononis pedicellaris
Where does Ononis pedicellaris grow?
Ononis pedicellaris is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.
What is the growth habit of Ononis pedicellaris?
Ononis pedicellaris 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