Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wolgicus
ID:
186072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 3: 648 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185401



Common Names

  • Wolgicus Melilot
  • Wolgicus Sweet Clover
  • Wolgicus Yellow Clover


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Synonyms

  • Melilotus ruthenicus Ser. [valid]
  • Melilotus volgicus Poir. [unknown]
  • Melilotus ruthenica (M.Bieb.) Ser. [unknown]
  • Trifolium ruthenicum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Trifolium ruthenicum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Melilotus wolgica Poir. [unknown]
  • Melilotus integerrimus Steven ex Trautv. [valid]
  • Melilotus laxus Steven ex Trautv. [valid]
  • Melilotus micranthus Willd. ex Steven [valid]
  • Trifolium melilotus-ruthenicus M.Bieb. [valid]
  • Sertula ruthenica (Ser.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Medicago ruthenica (Ser.) E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]

Description

Melilotus wolgicus (also called Volga 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 wolgicus 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

Melilotus wolgicus has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melilotus wolgicus 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 wolgicus

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

Melilotus wolgicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melilotus wolgicus?

Melilotus wolgicus

Where is Melilotus wolgicus native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

What type of soil does Melilotus wolgicus prefer?

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Species in the Fabaceae family