Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doliata
ID:
214094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carmign.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Giorn. Sci. Accad. Ital.1: 48 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213423



Common Names

  • Medicago Doliata
  • Doliate Medicago
  • Doliate Lucerne


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Synonyms

  • Medicago aculeata inermis (Asch.) Heyn [unknown]
  • Medicago aculeata Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago oliviformis Guss. [valid]
  • Medicago neglecta Guss. [valid]
  • Medicago globulosa Desv. [valid]
  • Medica tubinata Medik. [unknown]
  • Medicago muricata Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago doliata muricata (Benth.) Heyn [unknown]
  • Medicago turbinata Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago oliviformis crassa Porta & Rigo [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata dextrorsa Asch. [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata dextrorsa Asch. [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata sinistrorsa Asch. [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata sinistrorsa Asch. [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata aculeata (Moris) Nyman [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata oliviformis (Guss.) Nyman [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata neglecta (Guss.) Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata oliviformis (Guss.) Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata aculeata Moris [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata laevis Boiss. [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata neglecta (Guss.) [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata oliviformis (Guss.) Batt. [valid]
  • Medica turbinata Medik. [unknown]
  • Medicago turbinata olivaeformis (Guss.) Pérez Lara [unknown]

Description

Medicago doliata (also called Doliata 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 doliata is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago doliata 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 doliata 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 doliata

Medicago doliata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Medicago doliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago doliata?

Medicago doliata

What is the common name of Medicago doliata?

Doliate Alfalfa

Where is Medicago doliata 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