Status:
valid
Authors:
Zohary
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 321 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412082
Common Names
- Trifolium pachycalyx
- Thick-Calyx Clover
- Thick-Calyx Trefoil
Description
Trifolium pachycalyx (also called Thick-calyx Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium pachycalyx is used as a forage crop for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trifolium pachycalyx is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have small, round leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium pachycalyx is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Trifolium pachycalyx
Trifolium pachycalyx can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including parts of France, Germany, and the UK.
Trifolium pachycalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium pachycalyx?
Trifolium pachycalyx
What is the common name of Trifolium pachycalyx?
Thick-bracted Clover
What is the growth habit of Trifolium pachycalyx?
It is a low-growing annual herb with a spreading habit.
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