Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
basiadnata
ID:
385135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia2: 298 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384467

Common Names

  • Low Restharrow
  • Low Spiny Restharrow
  • Low Spiny-headed Restharrow

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Description

Ononis basiadnata (also called Basiadnate Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and scrubland. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, with small, yellow flowers and long, hairy sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Ononis basiadnata 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 basiadnata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ononis basiadnata 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 can withstand temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ononis basiadnata

Ononis basiadnata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ononis basiadnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ononis basiadnata?

Ononis basiadnata

What is the common name of Ononis basiadnata?

Basiadnate restharrow

What is the habitat of Ononis basiadnata?

It grows in dry, sunny places, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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