Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
214088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Huds.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl.: 288 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213417



Common Names

  • Arabic Medicago
  • Arabic Alfalfa
  • Medicago


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Synonyms

  • Medicago polymorpha arabica L. [valid]
  • Medicago cordata Desr. [valid]
  • Medicago talyschensis Latsch. [valid]
  • Medicago arabica heptacycla sensu auct.fl.Cauc. [deprecated]
  • Medicago maculata Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago maculata Sibth. [unknown]
  • Medica echinata Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Medica arabica (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Medica maculata Bubani [illegitimate]
  • Medicago maculata Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Medicago oxalioides Schur [invalid]
  • Medicago arabica purpurea Burkart in Cabrera [unknown]
  • Medicago arabica inermis Ricker [valid]
  • Medicago arabica elegans Kožuharov [valid]
  • Medicago arabica heptacycla Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago arabica pastoralis Kožuharov [valid]
  • Medicago arabica longispina Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago arabica maculata Maire [invalid]
  • Medicago arabica minor Lojac. & Pojark. [valid]
  • Medicago maculata tetraphylla Desp. [valid]
  • Medicago maculata tetraphylla N.H.F.Desp. [valid]
  • Medicago coronata Pall. ex M.Bieb. [illegitimate]

Description

Medicago arabica (also called Arabian Alfalfa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows to 2–4 m tall, with a dense, spreading crown. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides, open woodlands, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago arabica is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago arabica has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago arabica is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Medicago arabica

Medicago arabica can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Medicago arabica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago arabica?

Medicago arabica

What is the common name of Medicago arabica?

Arabic Alfalfa

Where is Medicago arabica native to?

Southern Europe and North Africa

Species in the Medicago genus

Medicago secundiflora, Medicago minima, Medicago fischeriana, Medicago monantha, Medicago orthoceras, Medicago polyceratia, Medicago medicaginoides, Medicago heldreichii, Medicago rigida, Medicago brachycarpa, Medicago ruthenica, Medicago papillosa, Medicago radiata, Medicago platycarpa, Medicago monspeliaca, Medicago bonarotiana, Medicago carstiensis, Medicago daghestanica, Medicago minima, Medicago astroites, Medicago crassipes, Medicago edgeworthii, Medicago laxispira, Medicago noeana, Medicago persica, Medicago phrygia, Medicago retrorsa, Medicago constricta, Medicago globosa, Medicago heyniana, Medicago ovalis, Medicago archiducis-nicolai, Medicago lanigera, Medicago sinskiae, Medicago makranica, Medicago arabica, Medicago arborea, Medicago coronata, Medicago disciformis, Medicago doliata, Medicago falcata, Medicago granadensis, Medicago granatensis, Medicago hypogaea, Medicago intertexta, Medicago tornata, Medicago laciniata, Medicago littoralis, Medicago lupulina, Medicago marina,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.