Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicus
ID:
186049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem.1: 308 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185378



Common Names

  • Melilotus indicus
  • Indian Melilot
  • Indian-Melilot


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Synonyms

  • Melilotus melilotus-indicus Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Melilotus parviflorus Desf. [valid]
  • Trifolium indicum L. [valid]
  • Melilotus tommasinii Jord. [valid]
  • Melilotus permixtus Jord. [valid]
  • Melilotus bonplandii Ten. [valid]
  • Melilotus indicus permixtus (Jord.) Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus melilotus-indica Asch. & Graebn. [deprecated]
  • Melilotus parviflora Desf. [unknown]
  • Trifolium indica L. [unknown]
  • Melilotus parviflorus Trautv. [unknown]
  • Trifolium melilotus-indica L. [unknown]
  • Trifolium indicus L. [unknown]
  • Melilotus indica (L.) All. [unknown]
  • Melilotus occidentalis Nutt. [valid]
  • Melilotus minimus Roth [valid]
  • Melilotus berardii Medik. [valid]
  • Melilotus boumettii Hornem. [valid]
  • Melilotus brachystachyus Willd. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Melilotus exaltatus Bianca [valid]
  • Melilotus rugulosus Willd. [valid]
  • Melilotus reticulatus Pomel [valid]
  • Melilotus robinii Raf. [valid]
  • Medicago parviflora (Desf.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Trifolium melilotus-parviflorus M.Bieb. [valid]
  • Trigonella melilotus Link [valid]
  • Trifolium melilotus L. [valid]
  • Trifolium melilotus indica L. [unknown]
  • Sertula indica (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella smallii Coulot & Rabaute [valid]
  • Trifolium rugulosum (Willd.) Dennst. [valid]
  • Melilotus indicus bonplandii (Ten.) O.E.Schulz [valid]
  • Melilotus indicus exaltatus Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus indicus laxiflorus Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus indicus parvulus Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus indicus permixtus (Jord.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Melilotus neapolitanus macrocarpus Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus parviflorus rubrocalyx Herder [valid]
  • Trifolium parviflorum (Desf.) F.Dietr. [illegitimate]

Description

Melilotus indicus (also called Indian Melilot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and China. It has a height of 10-50 cm and its leaves are pinnate and oblong. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Melilotus indicus is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and as a cover crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as a food crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melilotus indicus are yellow and fragrant, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melilotus indicus is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken from new growth.

Where to Find Melilotus indicus

Melilotus indicus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is a common weed in many parts of the world.

Melilotus indicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melilotus indicus?

Melilotus indicus

What is the common name of Melilotus indicus?

Indicus Melilotus

What is the natural habitat of Melilotus indicus?

Melilotus indicus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.