Melilotus gorkemii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yild.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi14: 2 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744240
Common Names
- Gorkemii Melilotus
- Gorkemii Flower
- Gorkemii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melilotus gorkemii (also called Gorkem's Melilot, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, five-petaled flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is typically found in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melilotus gorkemii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil structure and fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melilotus gorkemii is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Melilotus gorkemii is a hardy annual that can be grown in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown directly in the garden in the spring or fall. The plants will self-seed if allowed to go to seed.
Where to Find Melilotus gorkemii
Melilotus gorkemii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.
Melilotus gorkemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melilotus gorkemii?
Melilotus gorkemii
What is the common name of Melilotus gorkemii?
Gorkem's Melilot
What is the natural habitat of Melilotus gorkemii?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
Species in the Melilotus genus
Melilotus altissimus, Melilotus dentatus, Melilotus indicus, Melilotus infestus, Melilotus italicus, Melilotus macrocarpus, Melilotus siculus, Melilotus arenarius, Melilotus neapolitanus, Melilotus polonicus, Melilotus serratifolius, Melilotus speciosus, Melilotus sulcatus, Melilotus tauricus, Melilotus wolgicus, Melilotus hirsutus, Melilotus albus, Melilotus elegans, Melilotus segetalis, Melilotus suaveolens, Melilotus bicolor, Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus schoenheitianus, Melilotus gorkemii, Melilotus melilotus-officinalis, Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus haussknechtianus,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Şinasi Yıldırımlı (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yild.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095388-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Melilotus gorkemii Yild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.