Medicago rigiduloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Small
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot.68: 2614 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374458
Common Names
- Rigiduloides Alfalfa
- Rigiduloides Medicago
- Rigiduloides Lucerne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medicago rigiduloides (also called rigid medick, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Medicago rigiduloides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medicago rigiduloides has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medicago rigiduloides is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Medicago rigiduloides
Medicago rigiduloides is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and Greece.
Medicago rigiduloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago rigiduloides?
Medicago rigiduloides
What is the family of Medicago rigiduloides?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Medicago rigiduloides?
Rigid Medick
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
Ernest Small (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958365-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Medicago rigiduloides E.Small: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.