Bush Restharrow

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Bush Restharrow
• Spanish Restharrow

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ononis natrix subsp. picta
• Ononis natrix var. picta
• Ononis natrix var. clausoniana
• Ononis adglutinans
• Ononis natrix var. microphylla
• Ononis natrix var. ramosissima
• Ononis natrix f. denticulata
• Ononis natrix subsp. ramosissima
• Ononis natrix subvar. sicula
• Ononis natrix var. mauritanica
• Ononis natrix var. adglutinans
• Ononis natrix subvar. parvifolia
• Ononis ramosissima var. gracilis
• Ononis natrix var. gibraltarica
• Ononis gibraltarica
• Ononis natrix var. boissieri
• Ononis hispanica subsp. ramosissima
• Ononis natrix subsp. microphylla
• Ononis ramosissima var. gibraltarica
• Ononis natrix f. fontanesiana
• Ononis picta
• Ononis ramosissima var. breviaristata
• Ononis natrix subsp. gibraltarica
• Ononis ramosissima subsp. gibraltarica
• Ononis natrix subsp. font-queri
• Ononis hispanica proles ramosissima
• Ononis natrix var. font-queri
• Ononis natrix proles picta
• Ononis natrix var. gracilis
• Ononis natrix proles ramosissima

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Oonis and the species name ramosissima.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Oonis ramosissima, is primarily found across various regions of Southwestern Europe. Its distribution includes specific locations within the Baleares islands and the territory of France. Additionally, it can be located in the coastal and inland areas of Portugal. The species is also documented to grow on the island of Sardegna. Finally, its presence is well-established throughout the mainland of Spain.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ononis ramosissima is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth strategy, it is classified as a chamaephyte, meaning its regenerative buds are located close to or just above the soil surface, which helps the plant withstand various environmental stressors. This life form is consistent across its developmental stages, as it maintains this chamaephyte habit throughout its existence within its natural habitat.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ononis ramosissima is characterized by a growth form that ranges from a subshrub to a shrub, exhibiting a distinctively woody structure. This plant can be found inhabiting diverse environments, spanning across terrestrial, semiaquatic, and aquatic habitats.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ononis ramosissima has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TNF alpha.

TNF alpha

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Ononis ramosissima has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include TNF-alpha.

Tnf-alpha

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology