Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilentum
ID:
174988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer.1: 316 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174317

Common Names

  • Gracile Clover
  • Gracile Trefoil
  • Gracile Trifolium

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium gracilentum gracilentum [unknown]
  • Trifolium denudatum Nutt. [valid]
  • Trifolium exile Greene [valid]
  • Trifolium gracilentum inconspicuum Fernald [valid]
  • Trifolium inconspicuum A.Heller [valid]
  • Trifolium gracilentum exile (Greene) P.B.Kenn. [valid]
  • Trifolium gracilentum reductum Parish [valid]
  • Trifolium gracilentum exile (Greene) McDermott [valid]

Description

Trifolium gracilentum (also called Slender 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 gracilentum 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 gracilentum 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 gracilentum 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 gracilentum

Trifolium gracilentum can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Trifolium gracilentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium gracilentum?

Trifolium gracilentum

What is the common name of Trifolium gracilentum?

Graceful Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium gracilentum?

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.