Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
astroides
ID:
201473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200802

Common Names

  • Trigonella astroides
  • Star-like Trigonella
  • Star-like Fennel

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Description

Trigonella astroides (also called 'Astroides', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella astroides is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a soil improver.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigonella astroides 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 astroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Trigonella astroides

Trigonella astroides is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as meadows and pastures.

Trigonella astroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella astroides?

Trigonella astroides

What is the common name of Trigonella astroides?

Star-like Trigonella

What is the native range of Trigonella astroides?

Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-47244: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.