Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fucatum
ID:
174987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.22: t. 1883 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174316

Common Names

  • Fucate Clover
  • Fucate Trefoil
  • Fucate Trifolium

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium furcatum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Trifolium gambelii Nutt. [valid]
  • Trifolium flavulum Greene [valid]
  • Trifolium virescens Greene [valid]
  • Trifolium fucatum flavulum (Greene) Jeps. [valid]
  • Trifolium fucatum gambellii (Nutt.) Jeps. [valid]
  • Trifolium fucatum virescens (Greene) Jeps. [valid]
  • Trifolium physopetalum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [valid]
  • Trifolium fucatum virescens McDermott [valid]
  • Trifolium fucatum fucatum [unknown]
  • Trifolium fucatum flavulum (Greene) McDermott [unknown]

Description

Trifolium fucatum (also called Fucate 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 fucatum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for soil erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium fucatum has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium fucatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Trifolium fucatum

Trifolium fucatum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Trifolium fucatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium fucatum?

Trifolium fucatum

What is the common name of Trifolium fucatum?

Sour Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium fucatum?

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