Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breweri
ID:
174979

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts11: 131 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174308

Common Names

  • Brewer's Clover
  • Brewer Clover
  • Brewer's Trefoil

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Description

Trifolium breweri (also called Brewer's Clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium breweri is used as a cover crop and forage crop for livestock. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium breweri is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium breweri is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Trifolium breweri

Trifolium breweri is native to western North America and is found in open meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Trifolium breweri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium breweri?

Trifolium breweri

What is the common name of Trifolium breweri?

Brewer's Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium breweri?

It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California

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