Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
makranica
ID:
205876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heyn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica157: 259 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205205



Common Names

  • Makran Alfalfa
  • Makran Medicago
  • Medicago


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Description

Medicago makranica (also called 'Makran Alfalfa', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, steppes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago makranica is used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago makranica has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago makranica is a small shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Medicago makranica

Medicago makranica can be found in the Makran region of Iran and Pakistan.

Medicago makranica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago makranica?

Medicago makranica

What is the common name of Medicago makranica?

Makran Lucerne

What is the natural habitat of Medicago makranica?

Dry and moist deciduous forests

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