Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bactriana
ID:
199867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.14: 230 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199196

Common Names

  • Trigonella bactriana
  • Cachemyrianus
  • Grossheimii

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Synonyms

  • Melissitus bactrianus (Vassilcz.) Latsch. [valid]

Description

Trigonella bactriana (also called 'Bactrian Fennel', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella bactriana is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella bactriana has yellow flowers, which are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella bactriana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 45-60 cm apart.

Where to Find Trigonella bactriana

Trigonella bactriana is native to Central Asia and can be found in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

Trigonella bactriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella bactriana?

Trigonella bactriana

What are the common uses of Trigonella bactriana?

Trigonella bactriana is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

Where is Trigonella bactriana found?

Trigonella bactriana is found in Central Asia and parts of 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