Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, Three Exped. Australia1: 253 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185564
Common Names
- Suavissima Trigonella
- Sweet Fennel
- Trigonella Suavissima
Synonyms
- Trigonella tenuissima Brongn. & Guillaumin [valid]
- Telis suavissima (Lindl.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Trigonella suavissima (also called Sweet 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 suavissima is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella suavissima 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 suavissima 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 suavissima
Trigonella suavissima is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the countries of Austria, France, and Germany.
Trigonella suavissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella suavissima?
Trigonella suavissima
What is the common name of Trigonella suavissima?
Sweet fenugreek
What is the natural habitat of Trigonella suavissima?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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