Medicago secundiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Durand
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174431
Common Names
- Medicago secundiflora
- Secundiflora Medicago
- Secundiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medicago secundiflora (also called Second-Flower Medicago, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Medicago secundiflora is used as a forage crop and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medicago secundiflora is a yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medicago secundiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Medicago secundiflora
Medicago secundiflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Medicago secundiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago secundiflora?
Medicago secundiflora
What is the family of Medicago secundiflora?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Medicago secundiflora?
Africa
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
Elias Durand (1794-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:506419-1: Based on the initial data import