Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bornm.) Vassilcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast.10: 157 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188831
Common Names
- Late-alata Trigonella
- Late-alata Fenugreek
- Trigonella Late-alata
Synonyms
- Melissitus late-alatus (Bornm.) Latsch. [valid]
- Trigonella persica late-alata Bornm. [valid]
Description
Trigonella late-alata (also called Late-Alata 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 late-alata is used as a medicinal plant and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella late-alata 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 late-alata 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 late-alata
Trigonella late-alata is found in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Trigonella late-alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella late-alata?
Trigonella late-alata
What is the natural habitat of Trigonella late-alata?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Trigonella late-alata?
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