Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kentuckiense
ID:
1324840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chapel & Vincent

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2013-63: 4 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337294

Common Names

  • Trifolium kentuckiense
  • Kentucky Clover
  • Kentucky Trifolium

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Description

Trifolium kentuckiense (also called Kentucky Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Fabaceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium kentuckiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium kentuckiense has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium kentuckiense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Trifolium kentuckiense

Trifolium kentuckiense can be found in the eastern United States, particularly in Kentucky.

Trifolium kentuckiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium kentuckiense?

Trifolium kentuckiense

What is the common name of Trifolium kentuckiense?

Kentucky Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium kentuckiense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Michael A. Vincent (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vincent' in the authors string.
Katherine J. Chapel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chapel' in the authors string.