Status:
valid
Authors:
Leredde
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N.44: 246 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212937
Common Names
- Balachowsky's Trigonella
- Trigonella balachowskyi
- Balachowsky's Trigonella
Description
Trigonella balachowskyi (also called Balachowsky's 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 balachowskyi 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 balachowskyi 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 balachowskyi is an annual herb that is native to the Middle East. 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 balachowskyi
Trigonella balachowskyi is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.
Trigonella balachowskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella balachowskyi?
Trigonella balachowskyi
What is the common name of Trigonella balachowskyi?
Balachowsky's Fennel
What is the natural habitat of Trigonella balachowskyi?
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
References
Claude Leredde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leredde' in the authors string.