Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonarotiana
ID:
187285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arcang.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital.8: 5 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186614



Common Names

  • Bonarota medick
  • Medicago bonarotiana
  • Mediterranean clover


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Synonyms

  • Medicago rotata bonarotiana (Arcang.) Ponert [valid]
  • Medicago blancheana bonarotiana (Arcang.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Medicago blancheana inermis Post [unknown]
  • Medicago blancheana inermis Post [unknown]

Description

Medicago bonarotiana (also called Bonarota Medick, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It prefers dry soils and can be found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago bonarotiana is a shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago bonarotiana is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago bonarotiana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.

Where to Find Medicago bonarotiana

Medicago bonarotiana can be found in the dry forests of Italy.

Medicago bonarotiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago bonarotiana?

Medicago bonarotiana

What are the common names of Medicago bonarotiana?

Bonarotiana medicago and bonarotiana

What is the native range of Medicago bonarotiana?

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