Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.7: 200 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059737
Common Names
- Medicago sabulensis
- Sabulensis Bean Tree
- Sabulensis Medicago
Description
Medicago sabulensis (also called 'Sandy Medicago', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Medicago sabulensis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medicago sabulensis is yellow and has a long, curved style. The seed is a small, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Medicago sabulensis is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, fertile soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained, fertile soil.
Where to Find Medicago sabulensis
Medicago sabulensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
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