Trifolium fragiferum
Trifolium fragiferum, commonly known as strawberry clover, is a perennial legume valued for its unique, strawberry-scented blossoms. Beyond its aesthetic charm, this resilient plant serves as an important forage crop and medicinal herb, traditionally used to support digestive health and provide nutrient-rich sustenance in diverse ecological landscapes.
- Scientific name: Trifolium fragiferum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Trifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trifolium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Trifolium fragiferum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Estonian, it is called randristik, while in German, it is referred to as Erdbeer-Klee. It is known in Russian as клевер земляничный and in Azerbaijani as Boşmeyvə yonca. Additionally, in Catalan, the species is commonly called trèvol maduixer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | randristik | Wikidata |
| de | Erdbeer-Klee | Wikidata |
| ru | клевер земляничный | Wikidata |
| az | Boşmeyvə yonca | Wikidata |
| ca | trèvol maduixer | Wikidata |
| fi | rakkoapila | Wikidata |
| hsb | Truskalcowy dźećel | Wikidata |
| nl | Aardbeiklaver | Wikidata |
| sv | Smultronklöver | Wikidata |
| ar | نفل فراولي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Trifolium fragiferum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland regions of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends northward into the landscapes of Finland and Norway. The species is also well-documented across the islands of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range includes the varied terrain of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trifolium fragiferum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, isoflavones.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trifolium fragiferum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |