Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lupinaster
ID:
214648

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 766 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213977



Common Names

  • Lupinaster Clover
  • Lupinaster Trefoil
  • Trefoil Clover


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Synonyms

  • Lupinaster pentaphyllus Moench [valid]
  • Lupinaster purpurascens Fisch. ex DC. [valid]
  • Pentaphyllon lupinaster (L.) Pers. [valid]
  • Trifolium dimidiatum Salisb. [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster oblongifolium Ser. [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster albiflorum Ser. [unknown]
  • Trifolium lupinaster purpurascens Ledeb. [valid]
  • Trifolium albens Fisch. ex Loudon [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinastrum St.-Lag. [invalid]
  • Trifolium romanicum D.Brândza [deprecated]
  • Trifolium pacificum Bobrov [valid]
  • Trifolium baicalense Belyaeva & Sipliv. [valid]
  • Lupinaster albus Link [valid]
  • Trifolium ciswolgense Sprygin [unknown]
  • Trifolium spryginii Belyaeva & Sipliv. [valid]
  • Lupinaster litwinowii (Iljin) Roskov [valid]
  • Lupinaster pentaphyllus angustifolius (Litv.) Sojak [unknown]
  • Lupinaster pacificus (Bobrov) Latsch. [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster obtusifolium Belli [unknown]
  • Trifolium lupinaster pumilum Popov [valid]
  • Trifolium popovii (Roskov) Gubanov & Kamelin [valid]
  • Lupinaster popovii Roskov [valid]
  • Trifolium ciswolgense Spryg. ex Iljin & Trukhaleva [valid]
  • Trifolium litwinowii Iljin [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster lupinaster [unknown]
  • Trifolium lupinaster lupinaster [unknown]
  • Lupinaster albens Ledeb. [valid]
  • Lupinaster baicalensis (Belyaeva & Sipliv.) Roskov [valid]
  • Lupinaster romanicus (D.Brândza) Holub [valid]
  • Pentaphyllon ammani Ledeb. [valid]
  • Trifolium cisvolgense Sprygin ex Iljin & Trukhaleva [unknown]
  • Trifolium romanicum D.Brândza [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster albiflorum (Ser.) P.Y.Fu & Y.A.Chen [unknown]
  • Lupinaster pentaphyllus albus (Link) Tzvelev [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster popovii (Roskov) Kamelin [valid]
  • Lupinaster pentaphyllus albiflorus (Ser.) Soják [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster pacificum (Bobrov) Kamelin [invalid]
  • Lupinaster pentaphyllus albiflorus (Ser.) Bobrov [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster alpinum (Nakai) M.Park [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster angustifolium Litv. [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster purpureum Regel [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster alpinum Nakai [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster pygmaeum Regel & Herder [valid]
  • Trifolium lupinaster albiflorum (Ser.) Regel [unknown]
  • Trifolium angustifolium (Litv.) Iljin [illegitimate]

Description

Trifolium lupinaster (also called Lupinaster Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit, with small, oval leaves that are a bright green colour. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, round seed.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium lupinaster is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trifolium lupinaster sub. angustifolium (Litv.) Bobrov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium lupinaster is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, black bean. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium lupinaster is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the root crowns. Seeds should be sown in early spring and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Trifolium lupinaster

Trifolium lupinaster is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Trifolium lupinaster FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium lupinaster?

Trifolium lupinaster

What is the common name of Trifolium lupinaster?

Lupin-Leaved Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium lupinaster?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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