Ononis rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 719 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213901
Common Names
- Round-leaved Restharrow
- Round-leaved Ononis
- Round-leaved Trailing Restharrow
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- Ononis rotundifola L. [unknown]
- Natrix rotundifolia (L.) Moench [valid]
- Ononis latifolia Asso [valid]
- Ononis tribracteata DC. [valid]
- Ononis glandulifera Weinm. [valid]
- Anonis rotundifolia (L.) Lam. [valid]
- Ononis rotundifolia articulata DC. [valid]
- Ononis rotundifolia orbiculata Rouy [valid]
- Ononis rotundifolia aristata DC. [unknown]
Description
Ononis rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Restharrow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ononis rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ononis rotundifolia has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
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Ononis rotundifolia is a low-growing, spreading, perennial legume. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ononis rotundifolia
Ononis rotundifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Ononis rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ononis rotundifolia?
Ononis rotundifolia
What is the common name of Ononis rotundifolia?
Round-leaved restharrow
What is the habitat of Ononis rotundifolia?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ononis rotundifolia L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.