Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpa
ID:
186254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex M.Bieb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas.3: 517 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185583



Common Names

  • Medicago brachycarpa
  • Short-fruited medick
  • Short-fruited burclover


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella brachycarpa (Fisch. ex M.Bieb.) Moris [valid]
  • Trigonella glomerata auct. [unknown]
  • Melissitus brachycarpus (Fisch. ex M.Bieb.) Latsch. [valid]
  • Melilotoides brachycarpa (Fisch. ex M.Bieb.) Soják [valid]
  • Pocockia glomerata (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Melilotus brachylobus Fisch. ex Ser. [valid]
  • Melilotus glomeratus Fisch. ex Ser. [invalid]
  • Medicago brachyloba Fisch. ex Moris [valid]
  • Medicago pilosa Fisch. ex Moris [illegitimate]
  • Trigonella aucheri Boiss. [valid]
  • Telis glomerata (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Pocockia cilicica Boiss. & Balansa [valid]
  • Pocockia aucheri (Boiss.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Trigonella brachycarpa aucheri (Boiss.) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella brachycarpa cilicica (Boiss. & Balansa) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella glomerata aucheri (Boiss.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Trigonella glomerata cilicica (Boiss. & Balansa) Boiss. [valid]
  • Medicago glomerata Fisch. ex Moris [invalid]

Description

Medicago brachycarpa (also called Short-fruited Medick, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a height of up to 40 cm and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago brachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago brachycarpa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago brachycarpa is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Medicago brachycarpa

Medicago brachycarpa is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Medicago brachycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago brachycarpa?

Medicago brachycarpa

What is the common name of Medicago brachycarpa?

Short-fruited medic

What is the natural habitat of Medicago brachycarpa?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.