Status:
valid
Authors:
Devesa & G.López
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid55: 252 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384405
Common Names
- Ononis talaverae
- Talaverae Restharrow
- Talaverae Spiny Restharrow
Description
Ononis talaverae (also called Talavera Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It has a woody rootstock and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis talaverae is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ononis talaverae are small, yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis talaverae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Ononis talaverae
Ononis talaverae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Morocco.
Ononis talaverae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis talaverae?
Ononis talaverae
What is the common name of Ononis talaverae?
Talavera restharrow
What is the habitat of Ononis talaverae?
Ononis talaverae is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky places
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