Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy.: 330 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175410
Common Names
- Dichotomous Clover
- Dichotomous Trefoil
- Dichotomous Senna
Synonyms
- Trifolium macraei dichotomum (Hook. & Arn.) W.H.Brewer ex S.Watson [valid]
- Trifolium dichotomum turbinatum Jeps. [valid]
- Trifolium petrophilum A.Heller [valid]
- Trifolium petrophilum Greene ex A.Heller [unknown]
- Trifolium californicum Jeps. [valid]
- Trifolium albopurpureum dichotomum (Hook. & Arn.) Isely [unknown]
- Trifolium californicum turbinatum Jeps. in McDermott [valid]
- Trifolium dichotomum petrophilum McDermott [valid]
Description
Trifolium dichotomum (also called Cut-leaf Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with trifoliate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium dichotomum is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trifolium dichotomum are white, with five petals and a short, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium dichotomum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Trifolium dichotomum
Trifolium dichotomum is native to North America. It can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and meadows.
Trifolium dichotomum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium dichotomum?
Trifolium dichotomum
What type of plant is Trifolium dichotomum?
A herb
What is the natural habitat of Trifolium dichotomum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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