Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intertexta
ID:
214108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.° 4 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213437

Common Names

  • Medicago Intertexta
  • Intertext Medicago
  • Intertext Lucerne

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Synonyms

  • Medicago intertexta intertexta [unknown]
  • Medicago polymorpha intertexta L. [valid]
  • Medicago echinus DC. [unknown]
  • Medicago echinata St.-Lag. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago crinita C.Presl [unknown]
  • Medica intertexta (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Medicago polycycla Moris [unknown]
  • Trifolium intertextum (L.) Wender. [valid]
  • Cochleata intertexta (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Medicago ciliaris pilifera Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago ciliaris echinus (DC.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]
  • Medicago echinus tuberculata Moris [unknown]
  • Medicago echinus variegata (Urb.) Ricker [unknown]
  • Medicago intertexta variegata (Urb.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago intertexta aculeata Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago intertexta echinus (DC.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago intertexta panormitana (Tineo ex Tod.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago intertexta variegata Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago panormitana Tineo ex Tod. [unknown]

Description

Medicago intertexta (also called Intertext 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 intertexta is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Medicago intertexta var. intertexta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago intertexta 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 intertexta 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 intertexta

Medicago intertexta can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Medicago intertexta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago intertexta?

Medicago intertexta

What is the common name of Medicago intertexta?

Intertexta medick

Where is Medicago intertexta native to?

Central and Western Asia

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.