Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varia
ID:
214923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martyn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Fl. Rust.3: 87 (1793)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214252



Common Names

  • Medicago varia
  • Variable Medicago
  • Variable Lucerne
  • Variable Tree Lucerne


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Synonyms

  • Medicago falcata ambigua Trautv. [valid]
  • Medicago hemicycla Grossh. [unknown]
  • Medicago media Pers. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa varia (Martyn) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago alatavica Vassilcz. [invalid]
  • Medicago caucasica Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago glutinosa denudata Grossh. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa gigantea Grossh. [unknown]
  • Medicago komarovii Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago grandiflora (Grossh.) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago ladak Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago lavrenkoi Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago ochroleuca Kult [unknown]
  • Medicago rivularis Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata subdicycla Trautv. [unknown]
  • Medicago subdicycla (Trautv.) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa ambigua (Trautv.) Tutin [valid]
  • Medicago cibiniensis Lerchenf. ex Schur [invalid]
  • Medicago cyclocarpa Hy [unknown]
  • Medicago mirandana Sennen & Elías [unknown]
  • Medicago kultiassovii Vassilcz. [invalid]
  • Medicago lilacea Hy [unknown]
  • Medicago alaschanica Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago annularis Besser [unknown]
  • Medica media Fourr. [unknown]
  • Medicago pauciflora Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Medicago spuria Hy [unknown]
  • Medicago tetrahemicycla Sinskaya [invalid]
  • Medicago sativa tibetana Alef. [unknown]
  • Medicago schischkinii Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Medicago trautvetterii Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Medicago tibetana (Alef.) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago roborovskii Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa grandiflora Grossh. [unknown]
  • Medicago varia schischkinii (Sumnevicz, in Animadvers.) D.F.Cui [unknown]
  • Medicago varia ambigua (Trautv.) D.F.Cui [unknown]
  • Medicago varia rivularis (Vassilcz.) D.F.Cui [unknown]
  • Medicago varia subdicycla (Trautv.) D.F.Cui [unknown]
  • Medicago varia tianschanica (Vassilcz.) D.F.Cui [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa hemicycla (Grossh.) C.R.Gunn [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa pauciflora (Ledeb.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa varia (Martyn) Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago desertorum Trautv. [unknown]
  • Medicago caerulea pauciflora (Ledeb.) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata media (Pers.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata media Corb. [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata annularis (Besser) DC. [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata cyclocarpa (Hy) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata desertorum (Trautv.) Regel & Herder [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata erectiuscula Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata hybrida Gaudin [illegitimate]
  • Medicago falcata media (Pers.) Tourlet [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata pauciflora (Ledeb.) Lindem. [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata sativa Schur [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata versicolor Wallr. [unknown]
  • Medicago glutinosa glabrata Grossh. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa media (Pers.) Schübl. & G.Martens [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa atriflora Alef. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa decolorans Fr. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa hybrida Gaudin [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa kochiana Alef. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago sativa pallida Alef. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa parviflora Grossh. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa rosea Alef. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa rotundifolia Alef. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa tumida Ser. [unknown]
  • Medicago sativa versicolor (Wallr.) Ser. [unknown]
  • Medicago sylvestris erectiuscular Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago sylvestris pseudofalcata Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago varia pseudosativa Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica oblonga Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica fruticetorum Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica obovata Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica saxatilis Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica riparia Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago trautvetteri coenosa Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago komarovii cretacea Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago komarovii fructifera Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago komarovii incana Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica lavrenkoi (Vassilcz.) Khass. [unknown]
  • Medicago hemicycla leninacanica Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago komarovii longifolia Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago hemicycla loriensis Sinskaya [unknown]
  • Medicago hemicycla maxima Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago hemicycla medidaghestanica Sinskaya [unknown]
  • Medicago trautvetteri mugodzharica Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica ochroleuca (Kult) Khass. [unknown]
  • Medicago media ochroleuca Celak. [unknown]
  • Medicago varia pseudofalcata Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago varia pseudoglomerata Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago tianschanica rivularis (Vassilcz.) Khass. [unknown]
  • Medicago varia spuria (Hy) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago trautvetteri subdicycla (Trautv.) Khass. [unknown]
  • Medicago trautvetteri tenera Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Medicago media versicolor (Wallr.) Celak. [unknown]
  • Medicago subfalcata Schur [unknown]

Description

Medicago varia (also called Variable Medick, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is an annual or biennial herb growing to 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) tall, with pinnate leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago varia is a plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to protect other crops from pests and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago varia is a yellow-orange pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago varia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It should be watered regularly, but not over-watered. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Medicago varia

Medicago varia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Medicago varia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago varia?

Medicago varia

What is the common name of Medicago varia?

Variable Medick

What is the family of Medicago varia?

Fabaceae

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