Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fischeriana
ID:
186109

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ser.) Trautv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg8: 271 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185438



Common Names

  • Fischer's Medicago
  • Fischer's Alfalfa
  • Fischer's Lucerne


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella fischeriana Ser. [valid]
  • Trigonella fischerana Ser. [unknown]
  • Trigonella subracemosa Boiss. [valid]
  • Trigonella flexuosa Fisch. ex M.Bieb. [illegitimate]
  • Telis subracemosa (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Telis fischeriana (Ser.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella fischeriana perennans Bornm. ex Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella fischeriana subracemosa (Boiss.) Širj. [valid]

Description

Medicago fischeriana (also called Fischer's Medick, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago fischeriana is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago fischeriana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago fischeriana is an easy-to-grow perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. For best results, sow seeds in the spring or take cuttings in late summer. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Medicago fischeriana

Medicago fischeriana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Medicago fischeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago fischeriana?

Medicago fischeriana

What is the common name of Medicago fischeriana?

Fischer's Medick

What is the natural habitat of Medicago fischeriana?

Medicago fischeriana is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky 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

Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.