Status:
valid
Authors:
Durieu
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens.2: 437 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212910
Common Names
- Ononis rosea
- Pink Restharrow
- Pink Ononis
Synonyms
- Bugranopsis rosea Pomel [valid]
- Ononis spicata Munby [illegitimate]
Description
Ononis rosea (also called Pink 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 rosea 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis rosea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ononis rosea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Ononis rosea
Ononis rosea can be found in dry, sunny places in Europe and North Africa.
Ononis rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis rosea?
Ononis rosea
Where does Ononis rosea grow?
Ononis rosea is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.
What is the growth habit of Ononis rosea?
Ononis rosea is a low-growing, spreading shrub.
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