Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl ex Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 15 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185561
Common Names
- Kotschy's Trigonella
- Kotschyi Trigonella
- Trigonella Kotschyi
Synonyms
- Telis fenzlii Kuntze [valid]
- Trigonella kotschyi cilicica Širj. [invalid]
Description
Trigonella kotschyi (also called Kotschy's Fennel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. 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 kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella kotschyi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella kotschyi 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 kotschyi
Trigonella kotschyi is native to the Middle East and can be found in the wild in the countries of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Trigonella kotschyi FAQ
What type of soil does Trigonella kotschyi prefer?
Trigonella kotschyi prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
How much sunlight does Trigonella kotschyi need?
Trigonella kotschyi needs full sun to partial shade.
How often should Trigonella kotschyi be watered?
Trigonella kotschyi 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