Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestre
ID:
214612

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2: 1082 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213941



Common Names

  • Alpine Clover
  • Alpine Trefoil
  • Mountain Clover


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium alpestre lanigerum (Ser.) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre lanigerum Ser. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre alpestre [unknown]
  • Trifolium purpureum-majus Gilib. [invalid]
  • Triphylloides nervosa Moench [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre bicefala Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Trifolium alpestre heterofoliolata Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Trifolium alpestre monostachyum (Ser.) Cincovic [invalid]
  • Trifolium alpestre davidovii Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Trifolium alpestre parvifolium Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Trifolium alpestre trinervia Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Trifolium alpestre lanigerum (Ser.) Bolzon [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre monostachyum Ser. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre distachyum Ser. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre durmitorum Rohlena [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre glabratum C.Klinggr. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre rubellum Ser. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre sericeum Hausskn. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpestre villosum Celak. [valid]
  • Trifolium incarnatum Stephan [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium rubens Desc. [deprecated]
  • Trifolium alpinum Georgi [illegitimate]

Description

Trifolium alpestre (also called Alpine Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium alpestre is used as a cover crop and forage crop, and is also used for its fragrant flowers, which are used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium alpestre has small, yellow flowers with a long spur and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium alpestre can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trifolium alpestre

Trifolium alpestre is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Trifolium alpestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium alpestre?

Trifolium alpestre

What is the common name of Trifolium alpestre?

Alpine Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium alpestre?

It is found in alpine meadows in Europe

Species in the Trifolium genus

Trifolium sarosiense, Trifolium albopurpureum, Trifolium attenuatum, Trifolium bejariense, Trifolium brandegei, Trifolium howellii, Trifolium latifolium, Trifolium leibergii, Trifolium obtusiflorum, Trifolium polyodon, Trifolium riograndense, Trifolium trichocalyx, Trifolium virginicum, Trifolium olivaceum, Trifolium rhombeum, Trifolium appendiculatum, Trifolium andersonii, Trifolium lemmonii, Trifolium thompsonii, Trifolium wigginsii, Trifolium amabile, Trifolium andinum, Trifolium barbigerum, Trifolium beckwithii, Trifolium bifidum, Trifolium bolanderi, Trifolium breweri, Trifolium carolinianum, Trifolium chilense, Trifolium ciliolatum, Trifolium cyathiferum, Trifolium dasyphyllum, Trifolium depauperatum, Trifolium fucatum, Trifolium gracilentum, Trifolium haydenii, Trifolium kingii, Trifolium longipes, Trifolium macraei, Trifolium macrocephalum, Trifolium microcephalum, Trifolium microdon, Trifolium monanthum, Trifolium nanum, Trifolium oliganthum, Trifolium parryi, Trifolium physanthum, Trifolium plumosum, Trifolium polymorphum, Trifolium reflexum,

Species in the Fabaceae family