Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lilacina
ID:
191948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 17 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191277

Common Names

  • Trigonella lilacina
  • Lilac Fennel-Flower
  • Lilac Fenugreek

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Synonyms

  • Telis lilacina Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella cylindracea lilacina (Boiss.) Post [valid]

Description

Trigonella lilacina (also called 'Lilac Fenugreek', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows to a height of up to 20 cm. Its leaves are trifoliate, with 3 leaflets, and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and cultivated land.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella lilacina is used as a source of dye, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella lilacina has small, purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella lilacina is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer or by dividing the roots in the spring.

Where to Find Trigonella lilacina

Trigonella lilacina can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Trigonella lilacina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella lilacina?

Trigonella lilacina

What is the common name of Trigonella lilacina?

Lilac fenugreek

What is the family of Trigonella lilacina?

Fabaceae

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