Trifolium subterraneum
Subterranean clover
Trifolium subterraneum, commonly known as subterranean clover, is a versatile annual legume valued for its restorative properties. Beyond its role in soil enrichment through nitrogen fixation, it holds medicinal potential in traditional practices. Its bioactive compounds offer therapeutic possibilities, making it a subject of interest in botanical pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Trifolium subterraneum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is situated in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined 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 subterraneum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Persian, it is called شبدر زیرزمینی, while in French, it is known as Trèfle souterrain. In Arabic, the name used is نفل مطمور, and in German, it is identified as Bodenfrüchtiger Klee. Finally, in Dutch, the plant is commonly called Onderaardse klaver.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | شبدر زیرزمینی | Wikidata |
| fr | Trèfle souterrain | Wikidata |
| ar | نفل مطمور | Wikidata |
| de | Bodenfrüchtiger Klee | Wikidata |
| nl | Onderaardse klaver | Wikidata |
| ca | trèvol subterrani | Wikidata |
| sv | Grävklöver | Wikidata |
| cy | Meillionen ymguddiol | Wikidata |
| bg | подземна детелина | Wikidata |
| hu | Földbentermő here | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, where it is documented in Austria and Belgium. Furthermore, the species is also distributed across the Czechia-Slovakia region. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's varied ecological range across different European territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trifolium subterraneum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHS, trifoliin A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CHS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trifoliin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |