Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 16, 3: 208 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185272
Common Names
- Willdenovii Clover
- Trefoil Clover
- Umbel Clover
Synonyms
- Trifolium tridentatum Lindl. [valid]
- Trifolium involucratum Sm. [illegitimate]
- Trifolium aciculare Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Trifolium polyphyllum Nutt. [illegitimate]
- Trifolium nuttallii Steud. [valid]
- Trifolium watsonii Lojac. [valid]
- Trifolium scabrellum Greene [valid]
- Trifolium segetum Greene [valid]
- Trifolium trimorphum Greene [valid]
- Trifolium tridentatum aciculare (Nutt.) McDermott [valid]
- Trifolium tridentatum segetum (Greene) McDermott [valid]
- Trifolium tridentatum watsonii (Lojac.) Jeps. [valid]
- Trifolium aciculare Nutt. [valid]
- Trifolium tridentatum watsonii (Loja) McDermott [valid]
- Trifolium tridentatum trimorphum McDermott [valid]
- Trifolium fimbriatum angustifolium A.Gray [unknown]
- Trifolium tridentatum clivorum Jeps. [valid]
- Trifolium tridentatum scabrellum (Greene) Greene [valid]
- Trifolium willdenovii typicum L.D.Benson [invalid]
Description
Trifolium willdenovii (also called 'Willdenow's Trifolium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium willdenovii is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil-enriching cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium willdenovii has small, white or pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium willdenovii is native to the Mediterranean region and is easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring. It is a short-lived perennial, so it should be divided every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Trifolium willdenovii
Trifolium willdenovii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Trifolium willdenovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium willdenovii?
Trifolium willdenovii
What is the common name of Trifolium willdenovii?
Willdenow's Clover
What is the habitat of Trifolium willdenovii?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey
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