Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
413644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sam. ex Rech.f.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot., a.s., 1: 306 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412976

Common Names

  • Platyphylla Fenugreek
  • Platyphylla Methi
  • Platyphylla Bird's Foot

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Description

Trigonella platyphylla (also called Common Trigonella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and grows up to 1.5m tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trigonella platyphylla are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and light brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella platyphylla is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Trigonella platyphylla

Trigonella platyphylla can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Trigonella platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella platyphylla?

Trigonella platyphylla

What is the common name of Trigonella platyphylla?

Broad-leaved Fenugreek

What is the natural habitat of Trigonella platyphylla?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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

Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524066-1: Based on the initial data import