Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huberi
ID:
374916

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Small

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia16: 434 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374248



Common Names

  • Medicago huberi
  • Huber's Medick
  • Huber's Burclover


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Synonyms

  • Melissitus sirjaevii (Hub.-Mor.) Latsch. [valid]
  • Trigonella sirjaevii Hub.-Mor. [valid]

Description

Medicago huberi (also called Huber's medick, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and can be found in dry and rocky habitats. It has a prostrate habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are trifoliate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago huberi is used as a fodder crop for livestock and can also be used as a green manure to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago huberi is a yellow-orange color and is composed of five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago huberi is a perennial legume native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the crown. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Medicago huberi

Medicago huberi is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Medicago huberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago huberi?

Medicago huberi

What is the common name of Medicago huberi?

Huber's medicago

What is the natural habitat of Medicago huberi?

Dry areas of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

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