Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sicula
ID:
213584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Adnot. Cat. Pl. Boccad.: 78 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212913



Common Names

  • Ononis sicula
  • Sicilian Restharrow
  • Sicilian Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Ononis viscosa sicula (Guss.) Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
  • Ononis persica Burm.f. [valid]
  • Ononis ludovicii Sennen [valid]
  • Ononis leptocarpa Pau [valid]
  • Ononis stipularis Dufour ex Nyman [invalid]
  • Ononis sicula microcarpa Širj. [valid]
  • Ononis sicula major Nyman [valid]
  • Ononis sicula microcarpa Bornm. [invalid]
  • Ononis viscosa sicula Fiori [valid]

Description

Ononis sicula (also called Sicilian Restharrow, among many other common names) is an annual herb 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 sicula 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 sicula 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 sicula 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 sicula

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

Ononis sicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis sicula?

Ononis sicula

What is the common name of Ononis sicula?

Sicilian Restharrow

What is the natural habitat of Ononis sicula?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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