Melilotus siculus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 2: 121 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185386
Common Names
- Yellow Sweet Clover
- Yellow Melilot
- Bastard Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melilotus siculus (also called Sicilian Melilot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a height of 10-50 cm and its leaves are pinnate and oblong. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Melilotus siculus is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and as a cover crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as a food crop, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Melilotus siculus are yellow and fragrant, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Melilotus siculus is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken from new growth.
Where to Find Melilotus siculus
Melilotus siculus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is a common weed in many parts of the world.
Melilotus siculus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melilotus siculus?
Melilotus siculus
Where is Melilotus siculus native to?
Southern Europe
What type of soil does Melilotus siculus prefer?
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
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
IPNI record: 60466959-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001429372
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60466959-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Melilotus siculus (Turra) Steud.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.