Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivaceum
ID:
167668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia1: 4 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166997

Common Names

  • Olive clover
  • Olive trifolium
  • Olive hop clover

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium columbinum olivaceum (Greene) Jeps. [valid]
  • Trifolium olivaceum griseum Jeps. [valid]
  • Trifolium albopurpureum olivaceum (Greene) Isely [valid]

Description

Trifolium olivaceum (also called olive clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found in dry open habitats. It has small, white flowers and trifoliate leaves with a hairy surface.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium olivaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to treat skin diseases, fever, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium olivaceum is white with a yellow center and is about 1.5 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium olivaceum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Trifolium olivaceum

Trifolium olivaceum is native to Europe and is found in the temperate forests of Spain, Italy, and France.

Trifolium olivaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium olivaceum?

Trifolium olivaceum

What is the common name of Trifolium olivaceum?

Olive Clover

What is the family of Trifolium olivaceum?

Fabaceae

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