Trigonella caerulea
Blue fenugreek
Trigonella caerulea, commonly known as blue fenugreek, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional wellness practices. Renowned for its nutritional density, this plant offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is frequently utilized to support metabolic health, aid digestion, and provide essential micronutrients for overall holistic vitality.
- Scientific name: Trigonella caerulea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Trigonella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trigonella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Trigonella caerulea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Schabzigerklee, while in Polish, it is known as Kozieradką błękitną. In Russian, the name used is Пажитник голубой, and in Belarusian, it is identified as Пажытнік блакітны.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| be-tarask | Пажытнік блакітны | Wikidata |
| de | Schabzigerklee | Wikidata |
| pl | Kozieradka błękitna | Wikidata |
| be | Пажытнік блакітны | Wikidata |
| ru | Пажитник голубой | Wikidata |
| az | Göy güldəfnə | Wikidata |
| fi | sinisarviapila | Wikidata |
| hsb | Módry komonc | Wikidata |
| eo | Blua trigonelo | Wikidata |
| es | Trigonella coerulea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Its range extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically within the borders of Spain. Finally, the distribution reaches Southeastern Europe, where it is documented in Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trigonella caerulea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |