Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
214097

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 779 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213426

Common Names

  • Medicago Falcata
  • Sickle Medicago
  • Sickle Lucerne

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Synonyms

  • Medicago romanica Prodan [deprecated]
  • Medicago talcata L. [unknown]
  • Medicago glutinosa sensu Hayek [deprecated]
  • Medicago sativa falcata (L.) Döll [valid]
  • Medicago sativa falcata (L.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Medica falcata (L.) Mill. [valid]
  • Medicago falcata falcata [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata arenaria C.G.H.Thed. [unknown]
  • Medicago falcata angustissima Holmb. [unknown]

Description

Medicago falcata (also called Sickle Alfalfa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows to 2–4 m tall, with a dense, spreading crown. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides, open woodlands, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago falcata is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Medicago falcata sub. glandulosa (W.D.J.Koch) Greuter & Burdet
Medicago falcata sub. falcata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago falcata has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago falcata is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Medicago falcata

Medicago falcata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Medicago falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago falcata?

Medicago falcata

What is the common name of Medicago falcata?

Sickle Medick

Where is Medicago falcata native to?

Southern Europe and North Africa

Species in the Medicago genus

Medicago secundiflora, Medicago minima, Medicago fischeriana, Medicago monantha, Medicago orthoceras, Medicago polyceratia, Medicago medicaginoides, Medicago heldreichii, Medicago rigida, Medicago brachycarpa, Medicago ruthenica, Medicago papillosa, Medicago radiata, Medicago platycarpa, Medicago monspeliaca, Medicago bonarotiana, Medicago carstiensis, Medicago daghestanica, Medicago minima, Medicago astroites, Medicago crassipes, Medicago edgeworthii, Medicago laxispira, Medicago noeana, Medicago persica, Medicago phrygia, Medicago retrorsa, Medicago constricta, Medicago globosa, Medicago heyniana, Medicago ovalis, Medicago archiducis-nicolai, Medicago lanigera, Medicago sinskiae, Medicago makranica, Medicago arabica, Medicago arborea, Medicago coronata, Medicago disciformis, Medicago doliata, Medicago falcata, Medicago granadensis, Medicago granatensis, Medicago hypogaea, Medicago intertexta, Medicago tornata, Medicago laciniata, Medicago littoralis, Medicago lupulina, Medicago marina,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References