Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
213573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.11: 304 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212902



Common Names

  • Ononis polyphylla
  • Many-leaved Restharrow
  • Many-leaved Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Ononis chevalieri Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
  • Ononis sicula polyphylla (Ball) Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis viscosa polyphylla (Ball) Maire [valid]

Description

Ononis polyphylla (also called Common Restharrow, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in sunny, dry locations, such as rocky hillsides, dry meadows, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis polyphylla has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis polyphylla 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 polyphylla 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 polyphylla

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

Ononis polyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis polyphylla?

Ononis polyphylla

Where does Ononis polyphylla grow?

Ononis polyphylla is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What is the growth habit of Ononis polyphylla?

Ononis polyphylla 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