Trifolium resupinatum var. majus
Trifolium resupinatum var. majus, commonly known as the creeping clover, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its restorative properties, this variety is often utilized to support digestive health and soothe inflammation. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a significant subject for ethnobotanical study and wellness.
- Scientific name: Trifolium resupinatum var. majus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Trifolium resupinatum var. majus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and 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 resupinatum var. majus, is recognized by various regional and linguistic names. In Finnish, it is referred to as persianapiila, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 反曲车轴草 or 反曲三叶草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | persianapila | Wikidata |
| zh | 反曲车轴草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 反曲三叶草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Europe and Asia. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found in Southwestern Europe, specifically within France and Spain. The range extends further east into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of Greece. Finally, its distribution reaches into Western Asia, specifically documented in Afghanistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trifolium resupinatum var. majus 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 resupinatum var. majus 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |