Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
214698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besser) Rchb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Bot. Pl. Crit.4: 35 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214027



Common Names

  • Trigonella procumbens
  • Prostrate Fenugreek
  • Fenugreek


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Synonyms

  • Melilotus procumbens Besser [valid]
  • Trigonella besseriana Ser. [illegitimate]
  • Trigonella besserana Ser. [unknown]
  • Trigonella caerulea procumbens (Besser) Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Trigonella caerulea procumbens (Besser) Thell. [valid]
  • Medicago besseriana E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]
  • Telis procumbens (Besser) Kuntze [valid]
  • Grammocarpus procumbens (Besser) Schur [valid]
  • Melilotus laxiflorus (Rochel) Friv. ex Griseb. [valid]
  • Melilotus caeruleus laxiflorus Rochel [valid]
  • Melilotus caeruleus procumbens (Besser) Spreng. [valid]
  • Teliosma caerulea procumbens (Besser) Alef. [valid]
  • Trigonella besseriana remotiflora O.E.Schulz [valid]
  • Trigonella besseriana valida O.E.Schulz [valid]
  • Trigonella caerulea besseriana Trautv. [illegitimate]
  • Trigonella caerulea laxiflora (Rochel) Beck [valid]
  • Trigonella caerulea procumbens (Besser) B.Fedtsch. & Flerow [valid]

Description

Trigonella procumbens (also called 'Procumbent 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens

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

Trigonella procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella procumbens?

Trigonella procumbens

What is the common name of Trigonella procumbens?

Prostrate Fennel

What is the family of Trigonella procumbens?

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

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Wilibald Swibert Joseph Gottlieb von Besser (1784-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besser' in the authors string.