Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
214613

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 767 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213942



Common Names

  • Alpine Clover
  • Alpine Trefoil
  • Mountain Clover


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Synonyms

  • Lupinaster alpinus (L.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Ursifolium alpinum (L.) Doweld [valid]
  • Bobrovia alpina (L.) A.P.Khokhr. [valid]
  • Trifolium alpinum angustissimum Bolzon [valid]
  • Trifolium alpinum dolomiticola Bolzon [valid]
  • Trifolium alpinum nanum Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium alpinum stenophyllum (Gibelli & Belli) Rouy [valid]

Description

Trifolium alpinum (also called Alpine Trefoil, 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 alpinum 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 alpinum 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 alpinum 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 alpinum

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

Trifolium alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium alpinum?

Trifolium alpinum

What is the common name of Trifolium alpinum?

Alpine Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium alpinum?

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