Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbelicum
ID:
185934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Abh. Böhm. Ges. Wiss.1889(2): 33 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185263



Common Names

  • Trifolium
  • Orbelicum Clover
  • Orbelicum Trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium repens orbelicum (Velen.) Fritsch [unknown]
  • Trifolium repens orbelicum (Velen.) Pawl. [unknown]
  • Amoria repens orbelica (Velen.) Soják [valid]

Description

Trifolium orbelicum (also called 'Orbel Trifolium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium orbelicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trifolium orbelicum sub. monticola (Domin) Májovský
Trifolium orbelicum sub. orbelicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium orbelicum has small, white or pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium orbelicum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Trifolium orbelicum

Trifolium orbelicum is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

Trifolium orbelicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium orbelicum?

Trifolium orbelicum

What is the common name of Trifolium orbelicum?

Orbelic Clover

What is the habitat of Trifolium orbelicum?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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