Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amabile
ID:
174973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 503 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174302

Common Names

  • Amable Clover
  • Amiable Clover
  • Lovely Clover

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Synonyms

  • Lupinaster amabilis (Kunth) C.Presl [valid]
  • Trifolium reflexum Schltdl. & Cham. [deprecated]
  • Trifolium reflexum Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Trifolium amabile (also called Amiable Clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium amabile is used as a cover crop and forage crop for livestock. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trifolium amabile var. pedicellaris Ball
Trifolium amabile var. hemsleyi (Lojac.) D.Heller & Zohary
Trifolium amabile var. amabile
Trifolium amabile var. mexicanum (Hemsl.) D.Heller & Zohary

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium amabile has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium amabile is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Trifolium amabile

Trifolium amabile is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Trifolium amabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium amabile?

Trifolium amabile

What is the common name of Trifolium amabile?

Lovely Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium amabile?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

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