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Trifolium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Trefoil, scientifically known as Trifolium, is a versatile genus of flowering plants within the legume family. Renowned for its distinctive three-lobed leaves, these species offer significant medicinal potential. Often utilized in traditional practices, trifolium varieties contain bioactive compounds valued for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and restorative health-promoting properties.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Clover · Clovers · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Falcatula · Dactiphyllum · 19 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Trifolium

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Trébol
  • Trebol
  • Tréboles verdaderos
  • carretones
  • Trébol
  • Trébol

German:

  • Klee
  • Vierblättriger Klee
  • Klee
  • Klee

French:

  • trèfle
  • Trefle
  • ☘
  • Trèfle
  • trèfles
  • Trèfle
  • Trèfle

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Trifolium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Trifolium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the islands of Føroyaar and Iceland. The species is also documented to inhabit various areas throughout Great Britain. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's northern geographical range.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Trifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7,4'-Dihydroxyflavone.

Chemicals reported in Trifolium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
7,4'-Dihydroxyflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

7,4'-Dihydroxyflavone

  1. BioFactors (Oxford, England)

Conditions

Trifolium has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include adiposity.

Conditions investigated for Trifolium
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Adiposity 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Adiposity

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)