Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
arabica
ID:
213607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
ildis

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Arabie Pétrée: 86 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212936

Common Names

  • Arabic Trigonella
  • Trigonella arabica
  • Arabic Trigonella

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Synonyms

  • Melissitus arabicus (Delile) Latsch. [valid]
  • Trigonella pecten Schenk [valid]
  • Pocockia arabica (Delile) Boiss. [valid]
  • Telis arabica (Delile) Kuntze [invalid]

Description

Trigonella arabica (also called Arabian Trigonella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in sunny, dry locations, such as rocky hillsides, dry meadows, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella arabica is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella arabica has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella arabica is an annual herb that is native to the Middle East. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Trigonella arabica

Trigonella arabica is native to the Middle East and North Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Trigonella arabica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella arabica?

Trigonella arabica

What is the common name of Trigonella arabica?

Arabic Fennel

What is the natural habitat of Trigonella arabica?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

Species in the Trigonella genus

Trigonella glabra, Trigonella media, Trigonella spicata, Trigonella spruneriana, Trigonella strangulata, Trigonella velutina, Trigonella caelesyriaca, Trigonella calliceras, Trigonella emodi, Trigonella kotschyi, Trigonella suavissima, Trigonella adscendens, Trigonella afghanica, Trigonella aphanoneura, Trigonella capitata, Trigonella cedretorum, Trigonella cylindracea, Trigonella edelbergii, Trigonella elliptica, Trigonella filipes, Trigonella freitagii, Trigonella gharuensis, Trigonella gracilis, Trigonella heratensis, Trigonella ionantha, Trigonella kafirniganica, Trigonella koeiei, Trigonella late-alata, Trigonella laxiflora, Trigonella laxissima, Trigonella lipskyi, Trigonella marco-poloi, Trigonella podlechii, Trigonella pycnotricha, Trigonella salangensis, Trigonella stenocarpa, Trigonella subenervis, Trigonella teheranica, Trigonella turkmena, Trigonella uncinata, Trigonella verae, Trigonella xeromorpha, Trigonella disperma, Trigonella lilacina, Trigonella cachemiriana, Trigonella bactriana, Trigonella astroides, Trigonella ramosissima, Trigonella dasycarpa, Trigonella aristata,

Species in the Fabaceae family