Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
186232

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

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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.

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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

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.