Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lupulina
ID:
214125

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 779 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213454



Common Names

  • Black Medick
  • Hop Clover
  • Suckling Clover


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Synonyms

  • Medicula lupulina (L.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Medicago cupianiana Guss. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina cupianiana (Guss.) Nyman [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina eurasiatica Braun-Blanq. [valid]
  • Medicago wildenowii Merat [unknown]
  • Medicago lupulina glandulosa W.D.J.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Medicago appenina Woods [unknown]
  • Lupulina aurata Noulet [valid]
  • Lupularia parviflora Opiz [illegitimate]
  • Melilotus lupulinus (L.) Trautv. [illegitimate]
  • Melilotus medicaginoides Zumagl. [valid]
  • Medicago breviflora Gilib. [invalid]
  • Medicago canescens Menyh. [valid]
  • Medicago corymbifera W.L.E.Schmidt ex Schltdl. [valid]
  • Medicago mniocarpa Wallr. ex Ser. [invalid]
  • Medicago apennina J.Woods [valid]
  • Medicago eriocarpa Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago revolii H.J.Coste & Soulié [valid]
  • Medicago reniformis Dulac [valid]
  • Medicago willdenowii Mérat [valid]
  • Medicago stipularis Wallr. [valid]
  • Trifolium lupulinum (L.) Savi [valid]
  • Trigonella mniocarpa Wallr. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Medica lupulina (L.) Scop. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina lupulina [unknown]
  • Medicula lupulina jalasii (Rothm.) Holub [valid]
  • Medicula lupulina willdenowiana (W.D.J.Koch) Holub [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina eriocarpa Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago lupulina jalasii [unknown]
  • Medicago lupulina corymbosa (Ser.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina leiocarpa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina polystachya (Ser.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina stipularis (Wallr.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina unguiculata (Ser.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina willdenowiana (W.D.J.Koch) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina willdenowiana (W.D.J.Koch) Soják [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina willdenowii (Mérat) Arcang. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina axilis Merino [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina canescens Moris [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina cinerea Alleiz. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina corymbosa Ser. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina dzumgalensis Ubuk. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina eriocarpa (Rouy) Maire [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina glabra Gray [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina glanduligera Neuman [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina hispida Klett & Richt. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina perennans Halácsy [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina polystachya Ser. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina scabra Gray [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina stipularis (Wallr.) Hallier [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina unguiculata Ser. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina vassilczennkoi Ubuk. [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina willdenowiana W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina willdenowii Asch. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago willdenowii retorta Mérat [valid]
  • Medicago lupulina cupianiana (Guss.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago lupulina cupaniana (Guss.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Medicago lupulina subglabra Pau [invalid]
  • Medicago ciliaris Lucé [illegitimate]
  • Medicago lupulina cupianiana (Guss.) Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Medicago lupulina (also called 'Black Medick', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1-2m and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago lupulina is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago lupulina is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago lupulina is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Medicago lupulina

Medicago lupulina is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a short-lived perennial, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Medicago lupulina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago lupulina?

Medicago lupulina

What is the common name of Medicago lupulina?

Black medick

Where is Medicago lupulina native to?

Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia

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