Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
balansae
ID:
214689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 5: 79 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214018



Common Names

  • Trigonella balansae
  • Balansa's Fenugreek
  • Fenugreek


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella balansae sartorii (Halácsy) Vierh. [unknown]
  • Trifolium corniculatum L. [unknown]
  • Trigonella corniculata (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Trigonella euboica Rech.f. [valid]
  • Medicago corniculata (L.) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Trigonella melilotus-corniculata Hyl. [illegitimate]
  • Telis balansae Kuntze [valid]
  • Telis corniculata (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Buceras corniculata (L.) All. [unknown]
  • Trigonella corniculata balansae (Boiss. & Reut.) Lassen [valid]
  • Trigonella balansae maritima Heldr. ex Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella balansae microcarpa Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella balansae sartorii (Halácsy) Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella balansae sartorii Halácsy [valid]

Description

Trigonella balansae (also called 'Balansa's Fenugreek', among many other common names) is a species of herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb with a prostrate habit and grows to a height of around 10 cm. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella balansae is used as a medicinal plant, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella balansae has small, yellow flowers, each with 10-15 stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough, pitted surface. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella balansae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the root crowns. Seeds should be sown in early spring and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Trigonella balansae

Trigonella bicolor can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Trigonella balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella balansae?

Trigonella balansae

What is the family of Trigonella balansae?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Trigonella balansae?

Balansa's fenugreek

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.