Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornithopodioides
ID:
213710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213039



Common Names

  • Ornithopodioides Clover
  • Ornithopodioides Trefoil
  • Ornithopodioides Trifolium


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Synonyms

  • Trigonella ornithopodioides (L.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Trifolium melilotus-ornithopodi (L.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Trifolium melilotus-ornithopodi uniflorum (Munby) Maire [unknown]
  • Medicago ornithopodioides (L.) Trautv. [valid]
  • Trifolium perpusillum Simonk. [valid]
  • Trifolium munbyi Širj. [valid]
  • Trigonella uniflora Munby [valid]
  • Trigonella purpurascens Lam. [valid]
  • Telis ornithopodiodes (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aporanthus trifoliastrum Bromf. [valid]
  • Falcatula falsotrifolium Brot. [valid]
  • Falcatula ornithopodioides (L.) Gasp. [valid]
  • Trifolium melilotus ornithopodioides L. [unknown]
  • Trigonella ornithopodioides (L.) DC. [valid]
  • Melilotus ornithopodioides (L.) Desr. [valid]
  • Trifolium ornithopodioides uniflorum Maire [valid]
  • Trigonella ornithopodioides melilotea Mall. [valid]
  • Trifolium melilotusornithopodioides euornithopodioides Maire [invalid]
  • Trifolium melilotusornithopodioides uniflorum (Munby) Maire [unknown]

Description

Trifolium ornithopodioides (also called Bird's-Foot Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, and is cultivated worldwide for its edible seeds and leaves. It grows to a height of 15–30 cm, with trifoliate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium ornithopodioides is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium ornithopodioides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium ornithopodioides is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of poor soil conditions.

Where to Find Trifolium ornithopodioides

Trifolium ornithopodioides is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny habitats.

Trifolium ornithopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium ornithopodioides?

Trifolium ornithopodioides

What is the common name of Trifolium ornithopodioides?

Bird's-foot Clover

What is the family of Trifolium ornithopodioides?

Fabaceae

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.