Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodopea
ID:
215402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl.1892-1893: 31 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214731

Common Names

  • Medicago rhodopea
  • Rhodopean Medicago
  • Rhodopean Alfalfa

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Synonyms

  • Medicago rupestris rhodopea (Velen.) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]

Description

Medicago rhodopea (also called Rhodopean Alfalfa, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect habit and is characterized by its pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is usually found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago rhodopea is a legume that is used as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil-improving crop, as it is a nitrogen-fixing plant. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago rhodopea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago rhodopea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out directly into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Medicago rhodopea

Medicago rhodopea is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Medicago rhodopea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago rhodopea?

Medicago rhodopea

What is the common name of Medicago rhodopea?

Mediterranean lucerne

What type of plant is Medicago rhodopea?

Legume

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