Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oliganthum
ID:
174998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 2: 707 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174327

Common Names

  • Few-flowered Clover
  • Few-flowered Trefoil
  • Oliganthum Clover

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium pauciflorum Torr. & A.Gray [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium filipes Greene [valid]
  • Trifolium triflorum Greene [valid]
  • Trifolium oliganthum sonomense Greene [valid]
  • Trifolium oliganthum triflorum (Greene) Greene [valid]
  • Trifolium hexanthum Greene ex A.Heller [invalid]
  • Trifolium sonomense D.Heller [unknown]
  • Trifolium pauciflorum Steud. [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium variegatum pauciflorum (Torr. & A.Gray) McDermott,p.p. [deprecated]
  • Trifolium variegatum pauciflorum (Nutt.) McDermott [valid]
  • Trifolium oliganthum sonomense McDermott [valid]
  • Trifolium pauciflorum Nutt. [illegitimate]

Description

Trifolium oliganthum (also called Few-flowered Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, white flowers, and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium oliganthum is used as a cover crop and forage crop for livestock. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium oliganthum is a small, white, clover-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium oliganthum 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 oliganthum

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

Trifolium oliganthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium oliganthum?

Trifolium oliganthum

What is the common name of Trifolium oliganthum?

Oliganthum Clover

What is the growth habit of Trifolium oliganthum?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

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