Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Blanche
Source:
ildis
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 2: 10 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212938
Common Names
- Berythea Trigonella
- Trigonella berythea
- Berythea Trigonella
Synonyms
- Trigonella armata Boiss. [illegitimate]
- Telis berythea (Boiss. & Blanche) Kuntze [valid]
- Trigonella berythea leucantha Zohary [valid]
- Trigonella foenum-graecum berythea (Boiss. & Blanche) Post [valid]
- Trigonella arcuata Boiss. & C.I.Blanche [illegitimate]
Description
Trigonella berythea (also called Berythe's fenugreek, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonella berythea 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
The flower of Trigonella berythea is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonella berythea 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 berythea
Trigonella berythea is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.
Trigonella berythea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trigonella berythea?
Trigonella berythea
What is the common name of Trigonella berythea?
Berythe's Fennel
What is the natural habitat of Trigonella berythea?
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