Status:
valid
Authors:
Ranjbar & Z.Hajmoradi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novon23: 210 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342647
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.
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.