Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernuum
ID:
213651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brot.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Phytogr. Lusitan. Select.1: 150 (1816 publ. 1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212980

Common Names

  • Trifolium cernuum
  • Nodding clover
  • Cernuum clover

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Synonyms

  • Trifolium cernuum perreymondii (Gren.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Trifolium retusum cernuum (Brot.) Vicioso & Laínz [valid]
  • Trifolium parviflorum Perreym. [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium perreymondii Gren. & Godr. [valid]
  • Trifolium minutum Coss. [valid]
  • Trifolium serrulatum Lag. [valid]
  • Amoria cernua (Brot.) Soják [valid]
  • Trifolium cernuum intermedium Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium cernuum perreymondii (Gren.) Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium parviflorum cernuum (Brot.) Vicioso [valid]

Description

Trifolium cernuum (also called Nodding Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It has trifoliate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium cernuum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a soil improver and green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium cernuum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium cernuum is an annual or biennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trifolium cernuum

Trifolium cernuum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Trifolium cernuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium cernuum?

Trifolium cernuum

What is the common name of Trifolium cernuum?

Nodding Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium cernuum?

Grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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