Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoenum
ID:
178727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Francisc.: 27 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178056



Common Names

  • Trifolium amoenum
  • Showy Clover
  • Beautiful Clover


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Description

Trifolium amoenum (also called sweet clover, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is commonly found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium amoenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, small, about 1 cm long. Seed: small, black, oblong. Seedlings: dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium amoenum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Trifolium amoenum

Trifolium amoenum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, tropical forests.

Trifolium amoenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium amoenum?

Trifolium amoenum

What is the family of Trifolium amoenum?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Trifolium amoenum?

Lovely Clover

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