Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
schlumbergeri
ID:
413659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient., Suppl.: 163 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412991



Common Names

  • Schlumbergeri Fenugreek
  • Schlumbergeri Methi
  • Schlumbergeri Bird's Foot


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Synonyms

  • Melissitus schlumbergeri (Boiss.) Latsch. [valid]

Description

Trigonella schlumbergeri (also called 'Schlumberger's Trigonella', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with fleshy, grey-green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella schlumbergeri is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigonella schlumbergeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella schlumbergeri is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from the clumps of the plant and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Trigonella schlumbergeri

Trigonella schlumbergeri can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Trigonella schlumbergeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella schlumbergeri?

Trigonella schlumbergeri

What are the common names of Trigonella schlumbergeri?

Schlumberger's fenugreek, Wild fenugreek

What is the growth habit of Trigonella schlumbergeri?

It is an annual herb with a spreading growth habit

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