Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 21 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413063
Common Names
- Trigonella macrorrhyncha
- Macrorrhyncha Trigonella
- Large-rooted Trigonella
Synonyms
- Trigonella amana Post [valid]
- Trigonella macrantha Hiausskn. ex Širj. [invalid]
- Telis macrorhyncha (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
- Trigonella macrorrhyncha bornmuelleri Širj. [valid]
Description
Trigonella macrorrhyncha (also called Large-Spurred Fennel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry and semi-dry areas, such as steppes, deserts, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella macrorrhyncha is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella macrorrhyncha has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella macrorrhyncha is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Trigonella macrorrhyncha
Trigonella macrorrhyncha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Trigonella macrorrhyncha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella macrorrhyncha?
Trigonella macrorrhyncha
What is the common name of Trigonella macrorrhyncha?
Macrorrhynch Trigonella
What is the family of Trigonella macrorrhyncha?
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