Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laciniata
ID:
214119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.° 5 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213448

Common Names

  • Medicago Laciniata
  • Lacinate Medicago
  • Lacinate Lucerne

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Synonyms

  • Medicago diffusa Poir. [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha laciniata L. [valid]
  • Medicago monantha Blatt. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago pseudogranatensis Blatt. [valid]
  • Medicago aschersoniana Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata laciniata [unknown]
  • Medicago leonis Sennen & Mauricio [invalid]
  • Medicago schimperiana Hochst. ex Boiss. [invalid]
  • Medicago laciniata diffusa (Poir.) F.M.Vázquez [valid]
  • Medicago aschersoniana pilosula Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago aschersoniana brachyacantha (Boiss.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago aschersoniana macrantha Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata aschersoniana (Urb.) Thell. [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata brevispina (Benth. ex Urb.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata longispina (Benth. ex Urb.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata brevidenticulata Candargy [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata brevispina Benth. ex Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata integrifolia Delile [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata integriuscula Cuisin [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata intermedia Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata leonis Sennen & Mauricio [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata longispina Benth. ex Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata micrechinus Maire [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata pilosa Nábelek [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata saharae Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago laciniata schimperiana (Hochst. ex Boiss.) P.Fourn. [invalid]
  • Medicago laciniata brachyacantha Boiss. [unknown]
  • Medicago laciniata brachyantha Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Medicago laciniata (also called Cutleaf Alfalfa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows to 2–4 m tall, with a dense, spreading crown. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides, open woodlands, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago laciniata is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Medicago laciniata var. brachycantha Boiss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago laciniata has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago laciniata is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Medicago laciniata

Medicago laciniata is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a short-lived perennial, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Medicago laciniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago laciniata?

Medicago laciniata

What is the common name of Medicago laciniata?

Cutleaf medick

Where is Medicago laciniata native to?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.