Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.7: 17 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188846
Common Names
- Turkmena Trigonella
- Turkmena Fenugreek
- Trigonella Turkmena
Description
Trigonella turkmena (also called Turkmen fenugreek, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella turkmena is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella turkmena 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 turkmena can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 15-20 cm. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Trigonella turkmena
Trigonella turkmena can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Turkmenistan and Iran.
Trigonella turkmena FAQ
What are the common names of Trigonella turkmena?
It is commonly known as the Turkmen wild fenugreek.
What is the origin of Trigonella turkmena?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the uses of Trigonella turkmena?
It is used as a medicinal plant, as a forage crop, and as a source of food.
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