Status:
valid
Authors:
J.S.Erikss. & B.E.Pfeil
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol.107: 379 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443972
Common Names
- Medicago tetraprostrata
- Four-stalked Medicago
- Four-stalk Medicago
Description
Medicago tetraprostrata (also called Tetraprostrata Medicago, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has an erect stem, with a height of 10-50 cm. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Medicago tetraprostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medicago tetraprostrata is a yellow color and has a bell shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Medicago tetraprostrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Medicago tetraprostrata
Medicago tetraprostrata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Medicago tetraprostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago tetraprostrata?
Medicago tetraprostrata
What is the family of Medicago tetraprostrata?
Fabaceae
Where is Medicago tetraprostrata found?
Turkey
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
Bernard E. Pfeil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.E.Pfeil' in the authors string.