Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
213774

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 771 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213103

Common Names

  • Tomentose Clover
  • Tomentose Trefoil
  • Tomentose Trifolium

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Synonyms

  • Galearia tomentosa (L.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Amoria tomentosa (L.) Roskov [valid]
  • Trifolium curvisepalum Täckh. [valid]
  • Trifolium visianii Gand. [valid]
  • Trifolium pantocsekii Gand. [valid]
  • Trifolium rectiusculum Gand. [valid]
  • Xerosphaera tomentosa (L.) Soják [unknown]
  • Trifolium resupinatum tomentosum (L.) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum minus Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum chthonocephalum Bornm. [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum curvisepalum (Täckh.) J.Thiébaut [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum lanatum Zohary [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum minus (Gibelli & Belli) Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum orientale Bornm. [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum pedunculatum Nábelek [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum philistaeum Zohary [valid]
  • Trifolium tomentosum leiocalyx Pau [unknown]

Description

Trifolium tomentosum (also called Woolly Clover, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that appear in summer.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium tomentosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium tomentosum is a perennial plant that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted immediately. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trifolium tomentosum

Trifolium tomentosum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Trifolium tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium tomentosum?

Trifolium tomentosum

What is the common name of Trifolium tomentosum?

Woolly Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium tomentosum?

It is native to Europe and North Africa

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