Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncatula
ID:
214148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl.2: 150 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213477



Common Names

  • Truncate Medick
  • Truncate Clover
  • Truncate Trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Medicago truncatula truncatula [unknown]
  • Medicago truncatula truncatula [unknown]
  • Medicago truncata Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Medicago tentaculata Willd. [valid]
  • Medicago uncinata Willd. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula longiaculeata (Urb.) Ponert [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides Desr. [valid]
  • Medicago glabella C.Presl [valid]
  • Medicago hornemanniana Ser. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Medicago crassispina Vis. [valid]
  • Medica tribuloides Bubani [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula longiaculeata Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago truncatula laxicycla E.Small [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula uncinata (Willd.) K.A.Lesins & I.Lesins [unknown]
  • Medicago tribuloides truncatula W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha tribuloides Desf. [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides truncatula (Gaertn.) Nyman [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides breviaculeata Moris [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides cosyrensis Sommier [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides loneiaculeata (Urb.) Ball [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides muricata Menezes [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides narbonensis Ser. [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides rectiuscula Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides subinermis Bég. & A.Vacc. [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides tentaculata (Willd.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides uncinata (Willd.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula dextrorsa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula dextrorsa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula sinistrorsa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula sinistrorsa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula tricycla Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula breviaculeata (Moris) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula cosyrensis (Sommier) Fiori [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula heteracantha (Loret) Loret & Barrandon [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula laciniata Batt. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula laxicycla (E.Small) E.Small [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula narbonensis Ser. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula rectiuscula Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula rugosissima Maire & Weiller [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula tentaculata (Willd.) Burnat [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula tribuloides (Desr.) Burnat [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula tricycla (Nègre) Heyn [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula uncinata (Willd.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago tribuloides tentaculata (Willd.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago truncatula longeaculeata Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago pubescens Hornem. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago tribuloides longepedunculata Pau [unknown]

Description

Medicago truncatula (also called Barrel medic, 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 truncatula is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago truncatula 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago truncatula 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 truncatula

Medicago truncatula 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 truncatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago truncatula?

Medicago truncatula

What is the common name of Medicago truncatula?

Barrel medick

Where is Medicago truncatula 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