Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombeum
ID:
167680

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Schauer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea20: 740 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167009

Common Names

  • Rhomboid Clover
  • Rhomboid Trefoil
  • Rhomboid Trifolium

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium amabile longifoliolum Hemsl. [valid]
  • Trifolium potosanum Lojac. [valid]
  • Trifolium goniocarpum Lojac. [valid]
  • Trifolium roseum D.Heller & Zohary [unknown]
  • Trifolium longifolium (Hemsl.) House [valid]
  • Trifolium longifoliolum (Hemsl.) House [valid]

Description

Trifolium rhombeum (also called rhomboid clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium rhombeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry and sandy soils. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium rhombeum is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium rhombeum 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 rhombeum

Trifolium rhombeum is native to South Asia and is found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Trifolium rhombeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium rhombeum?

Trifolium rhombeum

What is the common name of Trifolium rhombeum?

Diamond Clover

What is the family of Trifolium rhombeum?

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