Mount cenis restharrow (Ononis cristata, Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.º 9 (1768))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: Mill.

Bibliography: Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.º 9 (1768)

Year: 1768

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Ononis

Vegetable: False

Observations: E. Spain to SW. Alps, C. Appennini, NW. Africa

Description

Mount Cenis Restharrow, known scientifically as Ononis cristata, is a captivating plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family. First described by Mill. in the 1768 edition of Gard. Dict., it has since been a subject of interest due to its distinctive characteristics and geographical distribution.

This perennial plant thrives in unique habitats extending from Eastern Spain to the Southwestern Alps, and from the Central Apennines to Northwestern Africa. Such a broad range of environments showcases the species’ adaptability to varying climatic and soil conditions.

Ononis cristata is particularly noted for its robust, shrubby form, and typically grows in dry, rocky terrains where it can take advantage of well-drained substrates. During its blooming season, it produces small, delicate flowers that contribute to the region’s biodiversity and offer a source of nectar for local pollinators.

The resilience and ecological importance of Mount Cenis Restharrow make it a notable species within the Fabaceae family, highlighting the intricate relationships between flora and their native habitats. Its presence across differing terrains from Europe to Africa underscores its role in local ecosystems and its potential interest for botanical studies and conservation efforts.

Common Names

Swe: dvärgpuktörne
En: Mount Cenis Restharrow
Ca: Gavó alpí
Fr: Bugrane à crête, Bugrane du mont Cenis
De: Mont Cenis-Hauhechel
It: Ononide del Moncenisio
Es: Garbancilla
Sv: Dvärgpuktörne
: Mount cenis restharrow

Synonyms

Distribution

• Algeria (native)
• France (native)
• Italy (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Spain (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Sep 24, 2021 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 24, 2021 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 18, 2021 by Mayor Samarra Guillem (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 27, 2021 by Mouth (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Aug 8, 2021 by Francois Mansour (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 5, 2022 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 8, 2021 by Francois Mansour (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2021 by Capucine Capucine Chavagnac (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 24, 2021 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jul 8, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 25, 2009 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 7, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 24, 2021 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Aug 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 16, 2019 by francois tissot (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 10, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 8, 2021 by Francois Mansour (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 15, 1997 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 1, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 11, 1994 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2977200)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510285-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ononis cristata Mill.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]

Soil nutriments: 3