Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 25 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186259
Common Names
- Trifolium Eriosphaerum
- Woolly-Head Clover
- Woolly-Headed Clover
Synonyms
- Trifolium globosum eriosphaerum (Boiss.) Gibelli & Belli [unknown]
- Trifolium globosum eriosphaerum (Boiss.) Post [unknown]
Description
Trifolium eriosphaerum (also called Eriosphaerum Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium eriosphaerum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ailments, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium eriosphaerum has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium eriosphaerum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Trifolium eriosphaerum
Trifolium eriosphaerum can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.
Trifolium eriosphaerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium eriosphaerum?
Trifolium eriosphaerum
What is the common name of Trifolium eriosphaerum?
Eriosphaerum Clover
Where is Trifolium eriosphaerum native to?
Southern Europe
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