Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Trifolium repens, commonly known as white clover, is a versatile perennial herb widely distributed across temperate regions. Renowned for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities, it plays a vital role in soil health. Beyond ecology, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, often used to support digestive health and soothe skin.
- Scientific name: Trifolium repens
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 repens, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 白三叶草 (zh-hans) or 白车轴草 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is known as 白三葉草 (zh-hant). This nomenclature remains consistent in Hong Kong (zh-hk) as 白三葉草 and in Singapore (zh-sg) as 白三叶草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 白三叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 白三葉草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 白三葉草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白车轴草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 白三叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 菽草 | Wikidata |
| pl | koniczyna biała | Wikidata |
| eu | Hirusta zuri | Wikidata |
| ko | 토끼풀 | Wikidata |
| fr | Trèfle blanc | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its presence extends further north to include the territories of Finland and Iceland. Additionally, the species is documented in the Faroe Islands, locally known as Føroyar. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the various landscapes of Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as white clover, offers various components for medicinal use, though the whole plant is often the most frequently utilized in traditional preparations. The leaves are particularly notable, characterized by their trifoliate structure and often featuring a distinct white crescent mark that distinguishes them. Additionally, the tiny seeds can be collected and used, contributing to the overall medicinal profile of the species.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trifolium repens has 58 reported phytochemicals identified across 62 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linamarin, peroxidase, starch, trifoliin, Al.
- Total chemicals
- 58
- Scientific sources
- 62
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linamarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trifoliin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GH3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trifolium repens has 13 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antiaging, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trifolium repens has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas syringae, antidiabetic, eczema, fever, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas syringae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |