Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stellata
ID:
213626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab.: 140 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212955



Common Names

  • Stellate Trigonella
  • Trigonella stellata
  • Stellate Trigonella


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella cancellata Pers. [unknown]
  • Medicago stellata (Forssk.) Trautv. [valid]
  • Trigonella polyantha Desv. [valid]
  • Trigonella elongata Link [valid]
  • Trigonella egyptiaca Poir. [valid]
  • Trigonella aegyptiaca Steud. [invalid]
  • Trigonella microcarpa Fresen. [valid]
  • Telis stellata (Forssk.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella cancellata Desf. ex Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Trigonella hamosa microcarpa (Fresen.) Webb [valid]

Description

Trigonella stellata (also called Star-Leaved Fenugreek, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, and is cultivated worldwide for its edible seeds and leaves. It grows to a height of 15–30 cm, with star-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella stellata is used as a condiment and for flavoring food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigonella stellata is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonella stellata is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Trigonella stellata

Trigonella stellata is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Trigonella stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonella stellata?

Trigonella stellata

What is the common name of Trigonella stellata?

Star-leaved fenugreek

What is the growth habit of Trigonella stellata?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate 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