Trifolium longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174320
Common Names
- Longstalk Clover
- Longstalk Meadow Clover
- Longstalked Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trifolium longipes (also called Long-stalked 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 longipes 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 longipes has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trifolium longipes 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 longipes
Trifolium longipes is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.
Trifolium longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium longipes?
Trifolium longipes
What is the common name of Trifolium longipes?
Long-stalked Clover
What is the natural habitat of Trifolium longipes?
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330887-2: Based on the initial data import