Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
1056028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
tro

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem.1: 315 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055366

Common Names

  • Medicago turbinata
  • Turbinata Medicago
  • Medicago

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Description

Medicago turbinata (also called Narrow-leaved medick, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but it is also found in other parts of the world. It has a low-growing growth habit and its leaves are trifoliate. It is commonly found in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago turbinata is used as a cover crop, forage, and green manure. It is also used to reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and suppress weeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago turbinata is a yellow pea-like flower with a white center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago turbinata is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Medicago turbinata

Medicago turbinata can be found in 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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-8548: Originally associated with wfo-0000213480
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-8548: Originally associated with wfo-0000213480
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:506480-1: Based on the initial data import