Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
413719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 5: 77 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413051



Common Names

  • Trigonella cephalotes
  • Cephalotes Trigonella
  • Headed Trigonella


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Synonyms

  • Telis cephalotes Kuntze [valid]

Description

Trigonella cephalotes (also called Trigonella cephalotes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella cephalotes is used as a culinary herb, as a fodder crop, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella cephalotes has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella cephalotes is an annual herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Trigonella cephalotes

Trigonella cephalotes is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Trigonella cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella cephalotes?

Trigonella cephalotes

What is the common name of Trigonella cephalotes?

Headed Fenugreek

What is the natural habitat of Trigonella cephalotes?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:523919-1: Based on the initial data import