Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cretica
ID:
214693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 91 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214022



Common Names

  • Trigonella cretica
  • Cretan Fenugreek
  • Fenugreek


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Synonyms

  • Melilotus creticus (L.) Desr. [valid]
  • Trifolium creticum L. [valid]
  • Pocockia cretica (L.) Ser. [valid]
  • Melissitus dentata Moench [valid]
  • Melisitus creticus (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Trigonella melilotus-cretica Hyl. [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium melilotus cretica L. [unknown]
  • Telis cretica (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Melilotoides cretica (L.) Krytzka [invalid]

Description

Trigonella cretica (also called 'Cretan 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 cretica is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant. It has been used to treat various ailments, including digestive disorders, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella cretica 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 cretica 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 cretica

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

Trigonella cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella cretica?

Trigonella cretica

What is the common name of Trigonella cretica?

Cretan Fennel

What is the family of Trigonella cretica?

Fabaceae

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.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.