Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruvianum
ID:
167684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.19(Suppl. 1): 12 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167013



Common Names

  • Peruvianum Clover
  • Peruvianum Trefoil
  • Peruvianum Trifolium


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium chiclense Ball [unknown]
  • Trifolium weberbaueri Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Trifolium bolivianum P.B.Kenn. [unknown]
  • Trifolium amabile pentlandii Ball [unknown]
  • Trifolium peruvianum chiclense (Ball) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Trifolium peruvianum (also called Peruvian clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry and sandy soils. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium peruvianum is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium peruvianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Trifolium peruvianum

Trifolium peruvianum is native to South America and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Trifolium peruvianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium peruvianum?

Trifolium peruvianum

What is the common name of Trifolium peruvianum?

Peruvian Clover

What is the family of Trifolium peruvianum?

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