Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyphyllum
ID:
201521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Latsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200850



Common Names

  • Trifolium polyphyllum
  • Polyphyllum Clover
  • Polyphyllum Clover Plant


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Description

Trifolium polyphyllum (also called 'Many-Leaved Clover', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a branched stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium polyphyllum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium polyphyllum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium polyphyllum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Trifolium polyphyllum

Trifolium polyphyllum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Trifolium polyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium polyphyllum?

Trifolium polyphyllum

What is the common name of Trifolium polyphyllum?

Polyphyllum Clover

What is the family of Trifolium polyphyllum?

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 Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
I.J. Latschaschvili (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Latsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:523568-1: Based on the initial data import