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Subterranean clover

Trifolium subterraneum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean clover)

Names in Other Languages

French trèfle semeur

German Bodenfrüchtiger Klee

Portuguese trevo-subterrâneo

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 Subterranean clover?

The scientific name of Subterranean clover is Trifolium subterraneum. It belongs to the genus Trifolium.

What is the conservation status of Subterranean clover?

Subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Subterranean clover live?

Subterranean clover is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, India, Japan.

What family does Subterranean clover belong to?

Subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum) belongs to the genus Trifolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Subterranean clover belong to?

Subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Subterranean clover?

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