Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
khalkhalica
ID:
1330193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ranjbar & Z.Hajmoradi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon23: 210 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342647





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Description

Trigonella khalkhalica (also called Khalkhal Fennel, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Turkey to the Caucasus and Iran. It is an annual herb with a branched stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky places and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella khalkhalica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonella khalkhalica has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella khalkhalica is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Trigonella khalkhalica

Trigonella khalkhalica is found in Iran.

Trigonella khalkhalica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella khalkhalica?

Trigonella khalkhalica

What is the common name of Trigonella khalkhalica?

Khalkhalica Trigonella

What is the natural habitat of Trigonella khalkhalica?

Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands

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

Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
Zahra Hajmoradi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Hajmoradi' in the authors string.