Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
214121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rohde ex Loisel.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Not. Fl. France: 119 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213450

Common Names

  • Medicago Littoralis
  • Littoral Medicago
  • Littoral Lucerne

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Synonyms

  • Medicago arenaria Ten. [valid]
  • Medicago cylindracea DC. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis cylindracea (DC.) Nyman [valid]
  • Medicago subinermis Bertol. [valid]
  • Medicago truncatula littoralis (Rohde ex Loisel.) Ponert [valid]
  • Medicago litoralis Loisel. [unknown]
  • Medicago gracilis Biv. [unknown]
  • Medicago braunii Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Medica littoralis (Rohde ex Loisel.) Bubani [unknown]
  • Medicago pusilla Viv. [unknown]
  • Medicago rugulosa Batt. [unknown]
  • Medicago trigyna Sennen [unknown]
  • Medicago tetracycla C.Presl [unknown]
  • Medicago littoralis braunii (Gren. & Godr.) Bolzon [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis polyantha Merino [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis braunii (Gren. & Godr.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis breviseta (DC.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis inermis (Moris) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis longiseta (DC.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis arenaria (Ten.) Bolzon [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis breviseta DC. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis cylindracea (DC.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis depressa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis dextrorsa Durieu [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis inermis Moris [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis longeaculeata Moris [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis longiseta DC. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis pentacycla Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis rouyana Fiori [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis rugulosa Batt. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis subinermis (Bertol.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Medicago littoralis cylindracea (DC.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago tetracycla littoralis C.Presl [unknown]
  • Medicago littoralis breviseta (DC.) Casellas [unknown]

Description

Medicago littoralis (also called 'Seashore Medick', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1-2m and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Medicago littoralis for. dextrorsa Urb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago littoralis is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago littoralis 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 littoralis

Medicago littoralis is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a short-lived perennial, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Medicago littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago littoralis?

Medicago littoralis

What is the common name of Medicago littoralis?

Coastal medick

Where is Medicago littoralis native to?

Europe, North Africa, 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

Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.
Michael Rohde (1782-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohde' in the authors string.