Status:
valid
Authors:
Delile
Source:
ildis
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat.2(Mém.): 254 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212935
Common Names
- Anguina Trigonella
- Trigonella anguina
- Anguina Trigonella
Synonyms
- Medicago anguina (Delile) Romero Zarco [valid]
- Trigonella torta Sm. [valid]
- Trigonella flexuosa Delile ex Poir. [unknown]
- Trigonella hamosa Delile ex Sm. [invalid]
- Telis anguina (Delile) Kuntze [valid]
- Trigonella macroanguina Andr. [valid]
- Trigonella incisa Hornem. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [illegitimate]
Description
Trigonella anguina (also called Anguina Trigonella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in sunny, dry locations, such as rocky hillsides, dry meadows, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella anguina is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonella anguina has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella anguina is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Trigonella anguina
Trigonella anguina can be found in dry, sunny places in Europe and North Africa.
Trigonella anguina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella anguina?
Trigonella anguina
What is the common name of Trigonella anguina?
Anguina Fennel
What is the natural habitat of Trigonella anguina?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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