Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
physodes
ID:
213719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven ex M.Bieb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas.2: 217 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213048

Common Names

  • Physodes Clover
  • Physodes Trefoil
  • Physodes Trifolium

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium physodes sericocalyx Gibelli & Belli [unknown]
  • Amoria physodes (Steven ex M.Bieb.) Roskov [valid]
  • Trifolium raddeanum Trautv. [valid]
  • Amoria raddeana (Trautv.) Roskov [valid]
  • Trifolium sclerorrhizum Boiss. [valid]
  • Trifolium physodes physodes [unknown]
  • Trifolium physodes psilocalyx Boiss. [unknown]
  • Trifolium clausonis Pomel [valid]
  • Trifolium gibbosum Nègre [invalid]
  • Trifolium durandoi Pomel [valid]
  • Trifolium ovatifolium Bory & Chaub. [valid]
  • Trifolium amani Post & Beauverd [valid]
  • Trifolium alatum Biv. [valid]
  • Trifolium boryanum Steud. [valid]
  • Trifolium anomalum Bory & Chaub. [illegitimate]
  • Xerosphaera physodes (Steven ex M.Bieb.) Soják [unknown]
  • Xerosphaera raddeana (Trautv.) Soják [valid]
  • Trifolium cupanii Tineo [valid]
  • Galearia raddeana (Trautv.) Bobrov [unknown]
  • Trifolium physodes sclerorrhizum (Boiss.) Ponert [unknown]
  • Trifolium amani glabrescens J.Thiébaut [valid]
  • Trifolium fragiferum physodes (Steven ex M.Bieb.) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium fragiferum balansae Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium fragiferum durandoi (Pomel) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium fragiferum sericocalyx Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium physodes durandoi (Pomel) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
  • Trifolium physodes sclerorrhizum (Boiss.) Dinsm. [valid]

Description

Trifolium physodes (also called Balloon Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, and is cultivated worldwide for its edible seeds and leaves. It grows to a height of 15–30 cm, with trifoliate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium physodes is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium physodes has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium physodes is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of poor soil conditions.

Where to Find Trifolium physodes

Trifolium physodes is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Trifolium physodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium physodes?

Trifolium physodes

What is the common name of Trifolium physodes?

Bladder Clover

What is the family of Trifolium physodes?

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

References

Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.