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
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.
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