Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
213572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brot.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Fl. Lusit.2: 99 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212901



Common Names

  • Ononis pinnata
  • Pinnate Restharrow
  • Pinnate Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Ononis cicerifolia DC. [valid]
  • Ononis rosifolia DC. [valid]
  • Ononis insignis Coss. ex Nyman [valid]
  • Ononis rosaefolia DC. [unknown]
  • Ononis pinnata rosifolia (DC.) Širj. [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis pinnata 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 pinnata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Ononis pinnata

Ononis pinnata can be found in dry, sunny places in Europe and North Africa.

Ononis pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis pinnata?

Ononis pinnata

Where does Ononis pinnata grow?

Ononis pinnata is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What is the growth habit of Ononis pinnata?

Ononis pinnata 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