Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
213487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salzm. ex Ser.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
A.P.de Candolle, Prodr.2: 188 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212816



Common Names

  • Melilotus elegans
  • Elegant Melilot
  • Elegant Sweet Clover


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Synonyms

  • Melilotus abyssinicus Baker [valid]
  • Melilotus lippoldianus Lowe [valid]
  • Melilotus abyssinica Baker [unknown]
  • Melilotus lippoldiana Lowe [unknown]
  • Melilotus pertusianus Gennari [valid]
  • Melilotus collinus Guss. [valid]
  • Melilotus barcinonensis Sennen [valid]
  • Sertula elegans (Salzm. ex Ser.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella elegans (Salzm. ex Ser.) Coulot & Rabaute [valid]
  • Melilotus elegans lippoldianus (Lowe) Menezes [valid]
  • Melilotus elegans barcinonensis (Sennen & Pau) P.Monts. [unknown]

Description

Melilotus elegans (also called Elegant Melilot, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Melilotus elegans is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melilotus elegans has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melilotus elegans is a perennial legume that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be planted in early spring in full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very tolerant of heat and should be grown in cooler climates. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Melilotus elegans

Melilotus elegans is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Melilotus elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melilotus elegans?

Melilotus elegans

What is the common name of Melilotus elegans?

Elegant Sweetclover

What is the growth habit of Melilotus elegans?

It is an annual herb

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.