Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginicum
ID:
166052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small & Vail

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165381

Common Names

  • Virginia Clover
  • Cow Clover
  • Bean Clover

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Description

Trifolium virginicum (also called Virginia Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a prostrate habit. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium virginicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as a forage crop, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium virginicum has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium virginicum is a fast-growing, annual herb. It is easy to propagate from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Both methods will result in a vigorous plant.

Where to Find Trifolium virginicum

Trifolium virginicum is native to the eastern United States and eastern Canada. It is found in dry, open, grassy areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Trifolium virginicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium virginicum?

Trifolium virginicum

What is the common name of Trifolium virginicum?

Virginia Clover

What is the family of Trifolium virginicum?

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Anna Murray Vail (1863-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vail' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258150-2: Based on the initial data import