Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthoceras
ID:
186116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Trautv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada5: 421 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185445



Common Names

  • Medicago Orthoceras
  • Straight Horn Medicago
  • Straight Horn Lucerne


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella polycerata M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Trigonella orthoceras Kar. & Kir. [valid]
  • Trigonella anatolica Boiss. & Balansa [valid]
  • Telis orthoceras (Kar. & Kir.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella orthoceras pedunculata Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella orthoceras anatolica (Boiss. & Balansa) Boiss. [valid]
  • Trigonella orthoceras baylissiae Blakelock [valid]

Description

Medicago orthoceras (also called Orthoceras Medick, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago orthoceras is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago orthoceras has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago orthoceras is a low-maintenance perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. For best results, sow seeds in the spring or take cuttings in late summer. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Medicago orthoceras

Medicago orthoceras is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Medicago orthoceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago orthoceras?

Medicago orthoceras

What is the common name of Medicago orthoceras?

Orthoceras Medick

What is the natural habitat of Medicago orthoceras?

Medicago orthoceras is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

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.
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.