Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ser.) Vassilcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast.10: 180 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200813
Common Names
- Trigonella dasycarpa
- Hairy-fruited Trigonella
- Hairy-fruited Fennel
Synonyms
- Radiata dasycarpa (Ser.) Ovcz., Rassulova & Kinzi [valid]
- Medicago radiata dasycarpa Ser. [unknown]
- Melissitus dasycarpus (Ser.) Latsch. [invalid]
- Nephromedia dasycarpa (Ser.) Czerep. [valid]
- Pseudomelissitus dasycarpus (Ser.) Ovcz., Rassulova & Kinzik. [valid]
- Medicago radiata dasycarpa (Ser.) Urb. [valid]
Description
Trigonella dasycarpa (also called Hairy Fennel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella dasycarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonella dasycarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella dasycarpa 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 dasycarpa
Trigonella dasycarpa is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, open areas such as steppes and deserts.
Trigonella dasycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella dasycarpa?
Trigonella dasycarpa
What is the common name of Trigonella dasycarpa?
Hairy-fruited Trigonella
What is the native range of Trigonella dasycarpa?
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