Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcatus
ID:
186069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant.2: 193 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185398



Common Names

  • Ribbed Melilot
  • Ribbed Sweet Clover
  • Ribbed Clover


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Synonyms

  • Melilotus compactus Salzm. ex Guss. [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus aschersonii (O.E.Schulz) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcata Desf. [unknown]
  • Melilotus longifolius Ten. [valid]
  • Melilotus laevis Moench [valid]
  • Medicago sulcata (Desf.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Sertula sulcata (Desf.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella sulcata (Desf.) Coulot & Rabaute [valid]
  • Melilotus indicus prostratus P.Palau [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus angustifolius O.E.Schulz [illegitimate]
  • Melilotus sulcatus diffusus O.E.Schulz [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus humilis Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus latifolius (Willk.) O.E.Schulz [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus simplex O.E.Schulz [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus angustifolius Lange [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus compactus (Salzm. ex Guss.) Coss. [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus latifolius Lange [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus latifolius Willk. [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus libanoticus Ser. [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus longiracemosus Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus major Cambess. [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus mauritanicus Rouy [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus procerior Guss. [valid]
  • Melilotus sulcatus aschersonii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Melilotus sulcatus libanoticus (Ser.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Melilotus sulcatus brachystachys Maire ex Quézel & Santa [invalid]
  • Trifolium mauritanicum Willd. [unknown]

Description

Melilotus sulcatus (also called Sulcate Melilot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. 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 sulcatus 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 sulcatus 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 sulcatus 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 sulcatus

Melilotus sulcatus is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Melilotus sulcatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melilotus sulcatus?

Melilotus sulcatus

Where is Melilotus sulcatus native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

What type of soil does Melilotus sulcatus prefer?

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Species in the Fabaceae family