Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
184043

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 716 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183372



Common Names

  • Spinosa Restharrow
  • Ononis Spinosa
  • Spinosa


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Synonyms

  • Ononis vulgaris Rouy, p.p.C [deprecated]
  • Anonis spinosa (L.) Scop. [valid]
  • Bonaga spinosa (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Ononis spinosa latifolia Lej. [invalid]

Description

Ononis spinosa (also called 'Spiny Restharrow', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis spinosa is used as a groundcover in gardens and is also used as a cover crop in agricultural fields.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis spinosa sub. procurrens (Wallr.) Briq.
Ononis spinosa sub. antiquorum (L.) Arcang.
Ononis spinosa sub. spinosa
Ononis spinosa sub. austriaca (Beck) Gams
Ononis spinosa sub. leiosperma (Boiss.) Sirj.
Ononis spinosa sub. leiosperma (Boiss.) Širj.
Ononis spinosa sub. australis (Širj.) Greuter & Burdet
Ononis spinosa sub. masquillierii (Bertol.) Greuter & Burdet
Ononis spinosa var. sancti-marini Pamp.
Ononis spinosa sub. diacantha (Sieber ex Rchb.) Greuter
Ononis spinosa sub. pseudohircina (Schur) B.Bock
Ononis spinosa sub. masquillierii (Bertol.) Negodi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis spinosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis spinosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Ononis spinosa

Ononis spinosa can be found in Europe, including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.

Ononis spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis spinosa?

Ononis spinosa

What is the common name of Ononis spinosa?

Spiny Restharrow

What is the family of Ononis spinosa?

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