Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phleoides
ID:
213717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr. ex Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1377 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213046



Common Names

  • Phleoides Clover
  • Phleoides Trefoil
  • Phleoides Trifolium


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium arvense phleoides (Pourr. ex Willd.) Bonnier [valid]

Description

Trifolium phleoides (also called Velvet 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 phleoides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trifolium phleoides sub. willkommii (Chabert) Muñoz Rodr.
Trifolium phleoides sub. phleoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium phleoides 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 phleoides 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 phleoides

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

Trifolium phleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium phleoides?

Trifolium phleoides

What is the common name of Trifolium phleoides?

Foetid Clover

What is the family of Trifolium phleoides?

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 Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.