Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 29 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188394
Common Names
- Trifolium pilulare
- Pill-Clover
- Pill Trifolium
Synonyms
- Calycomorphum pilulare (Boiss.) Soják [valid]
- Trifolium globosum pilulare (Boiss.) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
- Trifolium pilulare longipedunculatum Evenari [valid]
Description
Trifolium pilulare (also called Pill Trifolium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium pilulare is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium pilulare has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium pilulare is an annual herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Trifolium pilulare
Trifolium pilulare is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Trifolium pilulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium pilulare?
Trifolium pilulare
What is the common name of Trifolium pilulare?
Pill Trifolium
What is the flowering season of Trifolium pilulare?
Spring
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