Trifolium antucoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Heller
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Gen. Trifolium 535. 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179186
Common Names
- Trifolium antucoensis
- Antuco Clover
- Antuco Mountain Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trifolium antucoensis (also called Antuco clover, wild clover, and mountain clover, among many other common names) is a perennial legume native to the western United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed sites, woodlands, and prairies. It has a low-growing, bushy habit and produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium antucoensis is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium antucoensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trifolium antucoensis is a perennial plant native to Chile. It is easy to propagate by seed, and the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced at least 20 cm apart and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Trifolium antucoensis
Trifolium antucoensis is native to the Andean region of Chile and Argentina. It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters.
Trifolium antucoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium antucoensis?
Trifolium antucoensis
What is the common name of Trifolium antucoensis?
Antuco Clover
What is the natural habitat of Trifolium antucoensis?
Mountain meadows and open woodlands in the western United States
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-25351: Based on the initial data import
David Heller (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Heller' in the authors string.