Status:
valid
Authors:
Cambess.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
V.Jacquemont, Voy. Inde4: 36 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199191
Common Names
- Trigonella cachemiriana
- Kashmir Trigonella
- Kashmir False Lupine
Synonyms
- Trigonella grossheimii Vassilcz. [valid]
- Trigonella emodi medicaginoidea Sirj. [unknown]
- Trigonella cachemeriana Cambess. [unknown]
- Trigonella emodi medicaginoides Sirj. [unknown]
- Trigonella medicaginoides (Sirj.) Vassilcz. [unknown]
- Botryolotus cachemiriana (Cambess.) Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
- Pocockia cachemeriana (Cambess.) Boiss. [unknown]
- Melissitus medicaginoideus (Širj.) Latsch. [valid]
- Melissitus grossheimii (Vassilcz.) Latsch. [valid]
- Telis cachemiriana (Cambess.) Kuntze [valid]
- Trigonella medicaginoidea (Širj.) Vassilcz. [valid]
- Trigonella emodi medicaginoidea Širj. [valid]
- Melilotoides cachemiriana (Cambess.) Y.H.Wu [valid]
- Trigonella emodi medicaginoidea (Širj.) H.Ohashi [valid]
Description
Trigonella cachemiriana (also called Kashmir trigonella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and western China. It grows in sunny, open meadows and grasslands, with an average height of 20-50 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella cachemiriana 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 cachemiriana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella cachemiriana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Trigonella cachemiriana
Trigonella cachemiriana can be found in China.
Trigonella cachemiriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella cachemiriana?
Trigonella cachemiriana
What are the common uses of Trigonella cachemiriana?
Trigonella cachemiriana is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.
Where is Trigonella cachemiriana found?
Trigonella cachemiriana 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