Status:
valid
Authors:
Greuter
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Candollea25: 190 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191148
Common Names
- Medicago heyniana
- Heyn's Medick
- Heyn's Burr Clover
Description
Medicago heyniana (also called Heyn's Medick, among many other common names) is an annual legume native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has trifoliate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and bloom in the summer. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Medicago heyniana is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medicago heyniana has small, yellow flowers with a white eye. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Medicago heyniana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants will flower in the second year.
Where to Find Medicago heyniana
Medicago heyniana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Medicago heyniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago heyniana?
Medicago heyniana
What is the common name of Medicago heyniana?
Heyn's medick
What is the natural habitat of Medicago heyniana?
It is found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides 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