Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
174370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Elliott

Source:
ildis

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina2: 206 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173699

Common Names

  • Narrow-Leaved Bushclover
  • Narrow-Leaved Lespedeza
  • Angustifolia Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza capitata angustifolia Pursh [valid]
  • Lespedeza hirta angustifolia (Pursh) Maxim. [valid]
  • Lespedeza angustifolia brevifolia Britton [valid]
  • Lespedeza hirta intercursa Fernald [valid]
  • Lespedeza angustifolia subvelutina Fernald [valid]
  • Despeleza angustifolia Nieuwl. [valid]
  • Lespedeza angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]

Description

Lespedeza angustifolia (also called Slender Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza angustifolia is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for animals, and to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza angustifolia has small, pinkish-purple flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza angustifolia is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, wetland margins, and streambanks. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Lespedeza angustifolia

Lespedeza angustifolia can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Lespedeza angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza angustifolia?

Lespedeza angustifolia

What is the common name of Lespedeza angustifolia?

Slender Bush Clover

What is the family of Lespedeza angustifolia?

Fabaceae

Species in the Lespedeza genus

Lespedeza capitata, Lespedeza leptostachya, Lespedeza texana, Lespedeza virginica, Lespedeza stuevei, Lespedeza angustifolia, Lespedeza hirta, Lespedeza procumbens, Lespedeza repens, Lespedeza stuevei, Lespedeza violacea, Lespedeza simulata, Lespedeza bicolor, Lespedeza cyrtobotrya, Lespedeza thunbergii, Lespedeza homoloba, Lespedeza pilosa, Lespedeza buergeri, Lespedeza tomentosa, Lespedeza cuneata, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza juncea, Lespedeza chinensis, Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza maximowiczii, Lespedeza melanantha, Lespedeza hirta, Lespedeza virgata, Lespedeza macrovirgata, Lespedeza cyrtobuergeri, Lespedeza intermixta, Lespedeza kagoshimensis, Lespedeza neglecta, Lespedeza fordii, Lespedeza dunnii, Lespedeza fasciculiflora, Lespedeza forrestii, Lespedeza floribunda, Lespedeza daurica, Lespedeza caraganae, Lespedeza inschanica, Lespedeza elegans, Lespedeza bicolor, Lespedeza gerardiana, Lespedeza speciosa, Lespedeza hisauchii, Lespedeza intermixta, Lespedeza maritima, Lespedeza macrovirgata, Lespedeza miquelii,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.