Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 17 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185450
Common Names
- Tall Fenugreek
- Spoonwort
- Spoon-Leaved Fenugreek
Synonyms
- Trigonella hamosa Sm. [illegitimate]
- Trigonella sibthorpii Boiss. [valid]
- Trigonella sprunerana sibthorpii (Boiss.) Ponert [valid]
- Trigonella torulosa Griseb. [valid]
- Telis spruneriana (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
- Telis sibthorpii Kuntze [valid]
- Trigonella sibthorpii velutina Boiss. ex Širj. [valid]
- Trigonella spruneriana glabra Gand. [valid]
- Trigonella spruneriana pusilla Širj. [valid]
- Trigonella spruneriana transcaspica Širj. [valid]
Description
Trigonella spruneriana (also called Spruner's Fennel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella spruneriana is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella spruneriana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves that are divided into three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella spruneriana is a low-maintenance perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. For best results, sow seeds in the spring or take cuttings in late summer. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Trigonella spruneriana
Trigonella spruneriana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Trigonella spruneriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella spruneriana?
Trigonella spruneriana
What is the common name of Trigonella spruneriana?
Spruner's Fenugreek
What is the natural habitat of Trigonella spruneriana?
Trigonella spruneriana is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.
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