Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
214130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Bartal.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Cat. Piante Siena: 60 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213459



Common Names

  • Round-Headed Clover
  • Round-Headed Medick
  • Round-Headed Trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Medicago orbicularis (L.) All. [deprecated]
  • Medicago marginata Willd. [valid]
  • Medicago applanata Hornem. [unknown]
  • Medicago biancae (Tod. ex Urb.) P.Silva [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha orbicularis L. [valid]
  • Medicago cuneata J.Woods [valid]
  • Medicago echinata Steud. [invalid]
  • Medicago clypeata Lindl. [valid]
  • Medicago ambigua Jord. ex Boreau [valid]
  • Medica inermis Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Medica orbiculata Bubani [invalid]
  • Medica orbicularis (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Medicago viscidula Bellardi ex Colla [valid]
  • Pocockia orbicularis (L.) Trautv. [valid]
  • Pocockia marginata (Willd.) Trautv. [valid]
  • Pocockia applanata (Willd. ex Hornem.) Trautv. [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis castellana (J.Caselias) P.Monts. [unknown]
  • Medicago orbicularis biancae (Tod. ex Urb.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis canescens Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis glanduligera Kožuharov [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis glandulosa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis macrocarpa (Rouy) Casellas [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis pilosa Benth. [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis praecox Sinskaya [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis rubra Sinskaya [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis tardifolia Sinskaya [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis viridis Sinskaya [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis marginata (Willd.) Nyman [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis applanata (Willd. ex Hornem.) Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis castellana J.Caselias [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis catholica Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis glandulosa (Urb.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis hebecarpa Pancic [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis macrocarpa Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis marginata (Willd.) Benth. [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis microcarpa Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis pilosa (Benth.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis undulata Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago orbicularis marginata (Willd.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago orbicularis biancae Tod. ex Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago orbicularis applanata Costa [invalid]
  • Medicago applanata Willd. ex Hornem. [unknown]
  • Medicago scutellata Pall. ex M.Bieb. [invalid]

Description

Medicago orbicularis (also called Spotted burclover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and it is found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago orbicularis 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 orbicularis 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 orbicularis

Medicago orbicularis 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 orbicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago orbicularis?

Medicago orbicularis

What is the common name of Medicago orbicularis?

Roundleaf medick

Where is Medicago orbicularis 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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Biagio Bartalini (1746-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartal.' in the authors string.