Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macraei
ID:
174992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 179 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174321

Common Names

  • MacRae's Clover
  • MacRae Clover
  • MacRae's Meadow Clover

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium catalinae S.Watson ex Brandegee [valid]
  • Trifolium bicephalum Elmer [valid]
  • Trifolium mercedense P.B.Kenn. [valid]
  • Trifolium traskae P.B.Kenn. [valid]
  • Trifolium macraei catalinae McDermott [valid]

Description

Trifolium macraei (also called MacRae'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 macraei 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 macraei 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 macraei 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 macraei

Trifolium macraei is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Trifolium macraei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium macraei?

Trifolium macraei

What is the common name of Trifolium macraei?

Macrae's Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium macraei?

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.