Medicago granatensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 803 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213431
Common Names
- Medicago Granatensis
- Granada Medicago
- Granada Lucerne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medicago granatensis (also called Granada 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 granatensis is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medicago granatensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medicago granatensis 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 granatensis
Medicago granatensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Medicago granatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago granatensis?
Medicago granatensis
What is the common name of Medicago granatensis?
Granada Alfalfa
Where is Medicago granatensis 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 Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:506202-1: Based on the initial data import