Medicago rotata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 24 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213466
Common Names
- Rotate Medick
- Rotate Clover
- Rotate Trefoil
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- Medicago rotata rotata [unknown]
- Medicago rotata eliezeri (Eig) Ponert [valid]
- Medicago rotata eliezeri Eig [valid]
- Medicago rotata laciniata Nègre [valid]
- Medicago rotata longispina Evenari [valid]
Description
Medicago rotata (also called Rotate medick, 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 rotata is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medicago rotata 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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Medicago rotata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Medicago rotata
Medicago rotata 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 rotata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago rotata?
Medicago rotata
What is the common name of Medicago rotata?
Rotate medick
Where is Medicago rotata 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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Medicago rotata Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.