Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
billardierei
ID:
1055833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 16, 3: 211 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055171



Common Names

  • Trifolium billardierei
  • Billardiere's Clover
  • Billardiere's Trefoil


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Description

Trifolium billardierei (also called Billardiere's clover, among many other common names) is an erect, branched, annual herb with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium billardierei is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. It is also used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium billardierei has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium billardierei is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants in late summer or early autumn and planted in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Trifolium billardierei

Trifolium billardierei is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

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