Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andricum
ID:
413274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lassen

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B98(Suppl.): 301 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412606

Common Names

  • Andrian Clover
  • Andrian Trifolium
  • Andrian Trefoil

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Description

Trifolium andricum (also called Andric Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a low-growing plant with a creeping rhizome and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are trifoliate and about 1 cm long. The flowers are small and white, and the plant grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium andricum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as a dye and in food production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium andricum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium andricum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Trifolium andricum

Trifolium andricum is native to Europe and Asia.

Trifolium andricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium andricum?

Trifolium andricum

What is the common name of Trifolium andricum?

Andric Clover

What is the habitat of Trifolium andricum?

Grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas

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