Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
186916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Trautv.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186245



Common Names

  • Medicago
  • Burr Clover
  • Shattercane


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Synonyms

  • Melissitus platycarpus (L.) Golosk. [unknown]
  • Melilotoides platycarpos (L.) Sojak [deprecated]
  • Turukhania karkarensis (Semenov ex Vassilcz.) Vassilcz. [unknown]

Description

Medicago platycarpa (also called Broad-Fruited Medick, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago platycarpa is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a cover crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used to improve soil fertility and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago platycarpa has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago platycarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Medicago platycarpa

Medicago platycarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Medicago platycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago platycarpa?

Medicago platycarpa

What is the common name of Medicago platycarpa?

Broad-fruited Medicago

Where is Medicago platycarpa found?

Medicago platycarpa is found in temperate regions, from Europe to North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-32671: Based on the initial data import
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.