Melilotus officinalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pall.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 3: 537. 1776
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213864
Common Names
- Melilotus officinalis
- Officinalis Melilotus
- Yellow Sweetclover
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- Trifolium melilotus-officinalis L. [unknown]
- Trifolium officinalis L. [unknown]
Description
Melilotus officinalis (also called Yellow sweetclover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Melilotus officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melilotus officinalis is a yellow-green pea-like flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate and have a white root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melilotus officinalis is a low-growing, spreading, annual legume. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs.
Where to Find Melilotus officinalis
Melilotus officinalis is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. It is also cultivated as a forage crop and as a medicinal plant.
Melilotus officinalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melilotus officinalis?
Melilotus officinalis
What is the common name of Melilotus officinalis?
Yellow Sweetclover
What is the natural habitat of Melilotus officinalis?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Melilotus genus
Melilotus altissimus, Melilotus dentatus, Melilotus indicus, Melilotus infestus, Melilotus italicus, Melilotus macrocarpus, Melilotus siculus, Melilotus arenarius, Melilotus neapolitanus, Melilotus polonicus, Melilotus serratifolius, Melilotus speciosus, Melilotus sulcatus, Melilotus tauricus, Melilotus wolgicus, Melilotus hirsutus, Melilotus albus, Melilotus elegans, Melilotus segetalis, Melilotus suaveolens, Melilotus bicolor, Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus schoenheitianus, Melilotus gorkemii, Melilotus melilotus-officinalis, Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus haussknechtianus,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30429323-2: Based on the initial data import