Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striatum
ID:
213762

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 770 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213091

Common Names

  • Striate Clover
  • Striate Trefoil
  • Striate Trifolium

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium tenuiflorum Ten. [valid]
  • Trifolium incanum C.Presl [valid]
  • Trifolium kitaibelianum Ser. [valid]
  • Trifolium conicum Pers. [unknown]
  • Trifolium conicum Kit. ex Nyman [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium cylindricum Wallr. [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum brevidens (Lange) Muñoz Rodr. [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum tenuiflorum (Ten.) Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Trifolium striatum neicevii Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Trifolium striatum brevidens [unknown]
  • Trifolium striatum basalticum Nègre [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum elatum Lojac. [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum elongatum Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum elongatum Lojac. [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum incanum Mérat [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum incanum (C.Presl) Asch. & Graebn. [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium striatum kitaibelianum (Ser.) Heuff. [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum lasiocalyx Batt. ex Maire [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum longiflorum Halácsy [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum macrodontum Boiss. [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum nanum Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum prostratum Lange [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum spinescens Lange [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum tenuiflorum (Ten.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Trifolium striatum tenuiflorum (Ten.) Arcang. [unknown]

Description

Trifolium striatum (also called Striped 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 striatum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a cover crop to help prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium striatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium striatum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted immediately. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trifolium striatum

Trifolium striatum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Trifolium striatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium striatum?

Trifolium striatum

What is the common name of Trifolium striatum?

Striate Clover

What is the habitat of Trifolium striatum?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and pastures

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