Ononis phyllocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 63 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384341
Common Names
- Phyllocephala Restharrow
- Phyllocephala Ononis
- Phyllocephala Yellow Restharrow
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Ononis phyllocephala (also called Narrow-leaved Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis phyllocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ononis phyllocephala is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Ononis phyllocephala can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought, but does best with regular watering.
Where to Find Ononis phyllocephala
Ononis phyllocephala is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Ononis phyllocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis phyllocephala?
Ononis phyllocephala
What is the common name of Ononis phyllocephala?
Leafy-headed Restharrow
What is the family of Ononis phyllocephala?
Fabaceae
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510437-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ononis phyllocephala Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.