Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
213733

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 767 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213062

Common Names

  • White Clover
  • Repens Clover
  • Repens Trifolium

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium repens giganteum Lagr.-Foss. [deprecated]
  • Amoria repens (L.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Trifolium repens repens [unknown]
  • Trifolium repens repens [unknown]
  • Trifolium repens maculatum Neuman [unknown]

Description

Trifolium repens (also called White Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a low-growing habit and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium repens is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a cover crop to help prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trifolium repens sub. repens
Trifolium repens sub. prostratum Nyman
Trifolium repens sub. macrorrhizum (Boiss.) Ponert
Trifolium repens sub. ochranthum Nyár.
Trifolium repens sub. nevadense (Boiss.) Coombe
Trifolium repens sub. orphanideum (Boiss.) Coombe

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium repens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium repens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trifolium repens

Trifolium repens is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Trifolium repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium repens?

Trifolium repens

What is the common name of Trifolium repens?

White Clover

What is the family of Trifolium repens?

Fabaceae

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