Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
214680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol.1(Prodr.): XLIV (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214009

Common Names

  • Trifolium tenuifolium
  • Slender-leaved Clover
  • Crimson Clover

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium bocconei tenuifolium (Ten.) Griseb. [valid]
  • Trifolium tenoreanum Boiss. & Spruner [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium bocconei tenuifolium (Ten.) Gibelli & Belli [valid]

Description

Trifolium tenuifolium (also called 'Slender-leaved Clover', among many other common names) is a species of clover native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is an annual herb with a prostrate habit and grows to a height of around 10 cm. It has trifoliate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium tenuifolium is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium tenuifolium has small, yellow flowers, each with 10-15 stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough, pitted surface. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium tenuifolium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the root crowns. Seeds should be sown in early spring and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Trifolium tenuifolium

Trifolium tenuifolium can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Trifolium tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium tenuifolium?

Trifolium tenuifolium

What is the family of Trifolium tenuifolium?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Trifolium tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved clover

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