Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
213715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schreb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
J.Sturm, Deutschl. Fl. Abbild.4(16): [folio 18] (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213044



Common Names

  • Hop Clover
  • Patens Clover
  • Patens Trifolium


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium chrysanthum Gaudin [valid]
  • Chrysaspis patens (Schreb.) Holub [valid]
  • Trifolium chrysanthoides Candargy [valid]
  • Trifolium parisiense DC. [valid]
  • Amarenus patens (Schreb.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Trifolium parisiense pygmaeum Ser. [valid]
  • Trifolium patens pygmaeum (Ser.) Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium aureum Thuill. [illegitimate]

Description

Trifolium patens (also called Spreading 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 patens 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 patens 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 patens 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 patens

Trifolium patens is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Trifolium patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium patens?

Trifolium patens

What is the common name of Trifolium patens?

Spreading Clover

What is the family of Trifolium patens?

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