Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
213583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab.: 131 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212912



Common Names

  • Ononis serrata
  • Saw-leaved Restharrow
  • Saw-leaved Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Ononis marmorata Murb. [valid]
  • Ononis glaucescens Pomel [valid]
  • Ononis serrata erecta Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata glaucescens (Pomel) Batt. [valid]
  • Ononis serrata marmorata (Murb.) Maire [valid]
  • Ononis serrata minor Ball [valid]
  • Ononis serrata remota Jahand. & Maire [valid]

Description

Ononis serrata (also called Saw-leaved 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 serrata is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis serrata 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 serrata 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 serrata

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

Ononis serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis serrata?

Ononis serrata

Where does Ononis serrata grow?

Ononis serrata is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

What is the growth habit of Ononis serrata?

Ononis serrata 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