Trifolium eriocephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
J.Torrey & A.Gray, Fl. N. Amer.1: 313 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055179
Common Names
- Trifolium eriocephalum
- Woolly-headed Clover
- Woolly-headed Trefoil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trifolium eriocephalum (also called Woolly-headed 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 eriocephalum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trifolium eriocephalum sub. arcuatum (Piper) J.M.GillettTrifolium eriocephalum sub. cusickii (Piper) J.M Gillett
Trifolium eriocephalum sub. villiferum (House) J.M.Gillett
Trifolium eriocephalum sub. eriocephalum
Trifolium eriocephalum sub. cascadense J.M.Gillett
Trifolium eriocephalum sub. martinii J.M.Gillett
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trifolium eriocephalum is a small, white, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, light-brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light-brown in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trifolium eriocephalum is a perennial shrub that grows best in 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 eriocephalum
Trifolium eriocephalum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and fields.
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
References
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330886-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Trifolium eriocephalum Nutt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.