Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamosum
ID:
213753

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad.4: 105 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213082



Common Names

  • Squamous Clover
  • Squamous Trefoil
  • Squamous Trifolium


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium maritimum cinctum (DC.) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium commutatum Ledeb. [valid]
  • Trifolium maritimum Huds. [valid]
  • Trifolium cinctum DC. [valid]
  • Trifolium xatardii DC. [valid]
  • Trifolium irregulare Pourr. [valid]
  • Trifolium glabellum C.Presl [valid]
  • Trifolium glabrum J.Gay ex Nyman [invalid]
  • Trifolium succinctum Vis. [valid]
  • Trifolium nigrocinctum Boiss. & Orph. [valid]
  • Trifolium albidum Steven ex Ledeb. [invalid]
  • Trifolium rigidum Savi [valid]
  • Trifolium stipulaceum Lapeyr. [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium squamosum xatardii (DC.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Trifolium maritimum nigrocinctum (Boiss. & Orph.) Nyman [valid]
  • Trifolium maritimum xatardii (DC.) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Trifolium maritimum irregulare (Pourr.) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Trifolium maritimum moriferum Lojac. [valid]
  • Trifolium maritimum nigrocinctum (Boiss. & Orph.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Trifolium pratense baeticum (Lag. ex Ser. ex DC.) C.Vicioso [valid]
  • Trifolium maritimum bastardianum Pérez Lara [unknown]
  • Trifolium clypeatum Lapeyr. [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium baeticum Lag. ex Ser. ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Trifolium squamosum (also called Scaly Clover, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium squamosum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a cover crop to help prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium squamosum 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 squamosum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Trifolium squamosum

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

Trifolium squamosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium squamosum?

Trifolium squamosum

What is the common name of Trifolium squamosum?

Scaly Clover

What is the habitat of Trifolium squamosum?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and pastures

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