Trifolium rueppellianum
Rueppell's Clover
Also known as: Trifolium preussii Taub. ex Baker f. +5 more
- Trifolium preussii Taub. ex Baker f.
- Trifolium rueppellianum var. minimiflorum J.B.Gillett
- Trifolium rueppellianum var. rueppellianum
- Trifolium rueppellianum var. subrotundum (Hochst. & Steud. ex A.Rich.) Fiori
- Trifolium subrotundum Hochst. & Steud. ex A.Rich.
- Trigonella marginata Hochst. & Steud. ex Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Trifolium rueppellianum (commonly known as Rueppell's clover) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Trifolium genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Guinea, Queensland