Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aristata
ID:
201527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Ref. Nauchno-Issl. Rabot, Otdelenie Biol. Nauk1941-1943: 7 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200856

Common Names

  • Trigonella aristata
  • Aristata Trigonella
  • Aristata Trigonella Plant

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Synonyms

  • Melissitus aristatus (Vassilcz.) Latsch. [invalid]
  • Melilotoides aristata (Vassilcz.) Soják [valid]
  • Trigonella tianschanica Vassilcz. [valid]
  • Melilotoides tianschanica (Vassilcz.) Soják [valid]
  • Melissitus tianschanicus (Vassilcz.) Golosk. [valid]

Description

Trigonella aristata (also called 'Aristate Trigonella', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a branched stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella aristata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigonella aristata is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella aristata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Trigonella aristata

Trigonella aristata can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Trigonella aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella aristata?

Trigonella aristata

What is the common name of Trigonella aristata?

Aristata

What is the family of Trigonella aristata?

Fabaceae

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