Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalum
ID:
174993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 5: 336 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174322

Common Names

  • Largehead Clover
  • Largeheaded Clover
  • Largehead Meadow Clover

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Synonyms

  • Lupinaster macrocephalum Pursh [valid]
  • Trifolium megacephalum Nutt. [valid]
  • Trifolium macrocephalum caeruleomontanum St.John [deprecated]
  • Pentaphyllon macrocephalum (Pursh) Spreng. [valid]
  • Trifolium macrocephalum caeruleomontanum H.St.John [valid]

Description

Trifolium macrocephalum (also called Large-headed 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 macrocephalum 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 macrocephalum 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 macrocephalum 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 macrocephalum

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

Trifolium macrocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium macrocephalum?

Trifolium macrocephalum

What is the common name of Trifolium macrocephalum?

Large-headed Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium macrocephalum?

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.