Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tazaensis
ID:
385078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Förther & Podlech

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera1: 65 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384410



Common Names

  • Ononis tazaensis
  • Tazaensis Restharrow
  • Tazaensis Spiny Restharrow


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Synonyms

  • Ononis natrix saaniana Nègre [valid]

Description

Ononis tazaensis (also called Taza 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, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis tazaensis has been used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ononis tazaensis is yellow, small and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis tazaensis 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 tazaensis

Ononis tazaensis is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Ononis tazaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis tazaensis?

Ononis tazaensis

What is the common name of Ononis tazaensis?

Taza restharrow

What is the habitat of Ononis tazaensis?

Ononis tazaensis 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

References

Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Harald Förther (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Förther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975518-1: Based on the initial data import