Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monspeliaca
ID:
187264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Trautv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg8: 272 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186593



Common Names

  • Monspeliaca Medicago
  • Monspeliaca Alfalfa
  • Monspeliaca Lucerne


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella monspeliaca subacaulis Feinbrun [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca L. [valid]
  • Trigonella divaricata Clairv. [valid]
  • Trigonella parviflora Sm. [valid]
  • Telis monspeliaca (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Buceras elliptica Moench [valid]
  • Buceras monspeliaca (L.) All. [valid]
  • Falcatula monspeliaca (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca eigii Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca incisa Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca leiocarpa (W.D.J.Koch) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca macrocarpa (Bornm.) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca moabitica Širj. & Eig [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca naftolskyi (Eig) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca nuda Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca petiolata (Post) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca caulescens Feinbrun [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca macrocarpa Bornm. [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca petiolata Post [valid]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca glabrata Eig [unknown]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca naftolskyi Eig [unknown]
  • Trigonella monspeliaca leiocarpa W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Medicago monspeliaca (also called Montpellier medick, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and its leaves are trifoliate. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago monspeliaca is a shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago monspeliaca has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago monspeliaca is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location until they are established. Once established, the shrub is fairly drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Medicago monspeliaca

Medicago monspeliaca is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, open grasslands and woodlands.

Medicago monspeliaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago monspeliaca?

Medicago monspeliaca

What are the common names of Medicago monspeliaca?

Montpellier medick and Montpellier lucerne

What is the native range of Medicago monspeliaca?

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

Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.