Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
214690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ser.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
A.P.de Candolle, Prodr.2: 181 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214019

Common Names

  • Trigonella caerulea
  • Blue Fenugreek
  • Fenugreek

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Synonyms

  • Trigonella melilotus-coerulea (L.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Trigonella coerulea (Desr.) Ser. [unknown]
  • Trifolium caeruleum L. [valid]
  • Melilotus coerulea (L.) Desr. [unknown]
  • Trigonella melilotus-coeruleus (L.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Trifolium caerulea L. [unknown]
  • Melilotus hortensis Gaterau [valid]
  • Melilotus connatus Bernh. ex Rchb. [valid]
  • Trifoliastrum caeruleum (L.) Moench [valid]
  • Trigonella connata Meyer ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Telis coerulea (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Amoria vivianii C.Presl ex Steud. [valid]
  • Folliculigera coerulea (L.) Pasq. [valid]
  • Grammocarpus caeruleus (L.) Schur [unknown]
  • Trifolium melilotus caeruleum L. [unknown]
  • Melilotus caeruleus (L.) Desr. [valid]
  • Sertula coerulea (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Teliosma caerulea (L.) Alef. [valid]
  • Melilotus caeruleus connatus (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Rchb.f. [valid]
  • Melilotus caeruleus densiflorus Neilr. [valid]
  • Teliosma caerulea decumbens Alef. [valid]
  • Teliosma caerulea sativa Alef. [invalid]
  • Trigonella caerulea sativa (Alef.) Thell. [invalid]
  • Trigonella melilotus caerulea (Ser.) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Trigonella caerulea connata (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]

Description

Trigonella caerulea (also called 'Blue Fenugreek', among many other common names) is a species of herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb with a prostrate habit and grows to a height of around 10 cm. It has trifoliate leaves and small blue flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella caerulea is used as a medicinal plant, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella caerulea has small, blue flowers, each with 10-15 stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough, pitted surface. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella caerulea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the root crowns. Seeds should be sown in early spring and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Trigonella caerulea

Trigonella caerulea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Trigonella caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella caerulea?

Trigonella caerulea

What is the common name of Trigonella caerulea?

Blue Fennel

What is the family of Trigonella caerulea?

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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.