Status:
valid
Authors:
Širj. & Rech.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr.9(3): 14 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188830
Common Names
- Koeiei Trigonella
- Koeiei Fenugreek
- Trigonella Koeiei
Description
Trigonella koeiei (also called Koeie's Trigonella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella koeiei is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella koeiei has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella koeiei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Trigonella koeiei
Trigonella koeiei is found in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Trigonella koeiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella koeiei?
Trigonella koeiei
What is the natural habitat of Trigonella koeiei?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Trigonella koeiei?
Late spring to early summer
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