Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
suavissima
ID:
186235

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

Searching for Trigonella suavissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Trigonella suavissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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