Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
213597

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 718 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212926



Common Names

  • Viscous Restharrow
  • Ononis viscosa
  • Viscous Ononis


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Synonyms

  • Anonis viscosa (L.) Lam. [valid]

Description

Ononis viscosa (also called Sticky 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 viscosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ononis viscosa sub. brachycarpa (DC.) Batt.
Ononis viscosa sub. breviflora (DC.) Nyman
Ononis viscosa sub. viscosa
Ononis viscosa sub. porrigens Ball
Ononis viscosa sub. subcordata (Cav.) Sirj.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ononis viscosa 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 viscosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Ononis viscosa

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

Ononis viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis viscosa?

Ononis viscosa

What is the common name of Ononis viscosa?

Sticky Restharrow

What is the natural habitat of Ononis viscosa?

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