Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
168158

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts11: 132 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167487

Common Names

  • Palmer's Clover
  • Palmer Clover
  • Palmer's Trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium gracilentum palmeri (S.Watson) McDermott [unknown]

Description

Trifolium palmeri (also called Palmer's Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, three-lobed leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium palmeri is used as a source of forage for livestock, as a source of medicine, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium palmeri has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium palmeri is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Trifolium palmeri

Trifolium palmeri is native to North America and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Trifolium palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium palmeri?

Trifolium palmeri

What is the common name of Trifolium palmeri?

Palmer's Clover

What type of plant is Trifolium palmeri?

Herb

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