Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicosum
ID:
189523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 27 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188852



Common Names

  • Crimson Clover
  • Radicose Clover
  • Straw Clover


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Description

Trifolium radicosum (also called Rooted clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium radicosum is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trifolium radicosum var. radicosum
Trifolium radicosum var. guestii (Blakelock) M.Hossain

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium radicosum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium radicosum can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 15-20 cm. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Trifolium radicosum

Trifolium radicosum can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran.

Trifolium radicosum FAQ

What are the common names of Trifolium radicosum?

It is commonly known as the root-rooted clover.

What is the origin of Trifolium radicosum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the uses of Trifolium radicosum?

It is used as a forage crop and as a source of food.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.