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Creeping White Clover

Trifolium repens

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (9 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea), and South America (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Trifolium repens (Creeping White Clover)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish trébol blanco

French trèfle rampant

German Weiss-Klee

Portuguese trevo-branco

Similar Species in Trifolium

Annual Strawberry Clover

Trifolium resupinatum

Not Evaluated

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Arrowleaf clover

Trifolium vesiculosum

Trifolium michelianum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping White Clover?

The scientific name of Creeping White Clover is Trifolium repens. It belongs to the genus Trifolium.

What is the conservation status of Creeping White Clover?

Creeping White Clover (Trifolium repens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Creeping White Clover live?

Creeping White Clover is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (9 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica.

What family does Creeping White Clover belong to?

Creeping White Clover (Trifolium repens) belongs to the genus Trifolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Creeping White Clover endangered?

No, Creeping White Clover (Trifolium repens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Creeping White Clover belong to?

Creeping White Clover (Trifolium repens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping White Clover?

The closest relatives of Creeping White Clover in the genus Trifolium include Alpine Clover, Alsike Clover, angled clover, Annual Strawberry Clover, Arrowleaf clover.