Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyceratia
ID:
186117

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sauvages ex Trautv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185446



Common Names

  • Medicago Polyceratia
  • Many-horned Medicago
  • Many-horned Lucerne


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella pinnatifida Cav. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia L. [valid]
  • Melilotus polyceratoides Lange [unknown]
  • Medicago fissa Trautv. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratoides Lange [valid]
  • Trigonella atlantica (Ball) Vassilcz. [valid]
  • Buceras mutica Moench [valid]
  • Buceras polyceration All. [unknown]
  • Trigonella amandiana Samp. [valid]
  • Telis polycerata (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia amandiana (Samp.) Amich & J.Sánchez [valid]
  • Medicago polyceratia amandiana (Samp.) Greuter & Burdet [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia pinnatifida (Cav.) Mateo, C.Torres & Fabado [valid]
  • Trigonella ambigua Samp. [valid]
  • Trigonella amandiana pinnatifolia Samp. [valid]
  • Trigonella amandiana serratifolia Samp. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia ambigua (Samp.) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia atlantica (Ball) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia glabrata Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia major (Lange) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia melanosperma (Maire) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia pinnatifida (Cav.) Lange [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia prostrata (Lange) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia vulgaris (Lange) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia amandiana (Samp.) Samp. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia atlantica Ball [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia glabrata (Širj.) Maire [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia longipes Samp. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia major Lange [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia melanosperma Maire [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia minor Rouy [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia pinnatifida (Cav.) Lange [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia pinnatifolia (Samp.) Amich & J.Sánchez [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia polyceratoides (Lange) Malag. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia prostrata Lange [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia sericea Emb. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia serratifolia (Samp.) Amich & J.Sánchez [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia subpinnatifida Willk. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyceratia vulgaris Lange [valid]
  • Buceras polyceratia (L.) All. [unknown]

Description

Medicago polyceratia (also called Many-horned 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 polyceratia is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago polyceratia 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 polyceratia is an easy-to-grow 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 polyceratia

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

Medicago polyceratia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago polyceratia?

Medicago polyceratia

What is the common name of Medicago polyceratia?

Polyceratia Medick

What is the natural habitat of Medicago polyceratia?

Medicago polyceratia 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.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
François Boissier de Sauvages de Lacroix (1706-1767): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauvages' in the authors string.