Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velenowskyi
ID:
1056514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vandas

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. : 143 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055852



Common Names

  • Velenowskyi Clover
  • Trifolium velenowskyi
  • Velenowskyi Trefoil


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Description

Trifolium velenowskyi (also called Velenowsky's Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and its leaves are trifoliate. Its flowers are pink or white and its fruits are small, round pods.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium velenowskyi has been used traditionally in Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory and to treat skin diseases. It has also been used to reduce fever, treat coughs and colds, and to strengthen the body.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium velenowskyi has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium velenowskyi is a perennial species of clover that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.

Where to Find Trifolium velenowskyi

Trifolium velenowskyi is native to the Middle East.

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