Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Erythea2: 181 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181755
Common Names
- Productum Clover
- Productum Trefoil
- Productum Trifolium
Synonyms
- Trifolium kingii productum (Greene) D.Heller [valid]
- Trifolium kingii productum (Greene) Jeps. [valid]
Description
Trifolium productum (also called common hop clover, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in Canada and the United States.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium productum is used as a food crop, forage for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium productum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium productum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant legume that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be propagated by direct sowing or by cuttings.
Where to Find Trifolium productum
Trifolium productum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Trifolium productum FAQ
What is the common name of Trifolium productum?
Productum Trifolium
What is the native range of Trifolium productum?
South America
What is the growth habit of Trifolium productum?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 15 feet tall
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