Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
emodi
ID:
186231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
J.F.Royle, Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts.: 197 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185560

Common Names

  • Emodi Trigonella
  • Himalayan Fennel
  • Trigonella Emodi

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Synonyms

  • Botryolotus cachemyrianus Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Pocockia cachemirica (Benth.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Melilotus emodi Graham [invalid]
  • Trigonella emodi himalaica Sirj. [unknown]
  • Trigonella fimbriata Royle ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Trigonella emodi fimbriata (Royle ex Benth.) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Melissitus emodi (Benth.) Latsch. [valid]
  • Melissitus fimbriatus (Royle ex Benth.) Latsch. [unknown]
  • Melissitus cachemirianus (Jaub. & Spach) Latsch. [valid]
  • Trigonella himalaica Wall. ex Baker [invalid]
  • Telis kotschyi Kuntze [valid]
  • Telis emodi (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella emodi fimbriata (Royle ex Benth.) Širj. [unknown]
  • Trigonella emodi himalaica Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella emodi oblongifolia Balodi & R.R.Rao [valid]
  • Trigonella emodi acutiuscula Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella emodi pilosa Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella emodi violacea Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella emodi litvinovii Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella kotschyi Boiss. [illegitimate]

Description

Trigonella emodi (also called Himalayan Fennel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a height of up to 40 cm and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella emodi is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella emodi has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella emodi is a hardy annual plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Trigonella emodi

Trigonella emodi is native to Kazakhstan and can be found in the provinces of Akmola, Kostanay, and North Kazakhstan.

Trigonella emodi FAQ

What type of soil does Trigonella emodi prefer?

Trigonella emodi prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much sunlight does Trigonella emodi need?

Trigonella emodi needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Trigonella emodi be watered?

Trigonella emodi should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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