Trifolium alexandrinum
Egyptian Clover
Also known as: Trifolium albiceps Ehrenb. ex Sweet +5 more
- Trifolium albiceps Ehrenb. ex Sweet
- Trifolium alexandraeum L.
- Trifolium alexandrinum subsp. serotinum (Zohary & Lerner) P.Silva
- Trifolium alexandrinum var. madarensae Ko
- Trifolium alexandrinum var. serotinum Zohary & Lerner
- Trifolium alexandrium L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Trifolium alexandrinum (commonly known as Egyptian Clover) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Trifolium, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Palestine, Sinai
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Bulgaria, California, China Southeast, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Jawa, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Portugal, Queensland, Sardegna, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tasmania, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Zimbabwe