Trifolium alsadami - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Post
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 24: 425 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060690
Common Names
- Trifolium alsadami
- Alsadam's Clover
- Alsadami Trifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trifolium alsadami (also called Alsadam Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 30cm and has trifoliate leaves with small white flowers. It is found in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium alsadami is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium alsadami has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trifolium alsadami is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Trifolium alsadami
Trifolium alsadami is native to Central and West Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
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
George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:522801-1: Based on the initial data import