Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicoloba
ID:
363624

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Akiyama

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B29: 133 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362956

Common Names

  • Lespedeza Bicoloba
  • Bicolor Lespedeza
  • Two-Colored Bush Clover

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Description

Lespedeza bicoloba (also called 'Two-lobed Lespedeza', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to East Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza bicoloba is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic, anthelmintic, and antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza bicoloba has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza bicoloba is a shrub that is native to China. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a light, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Lespedeza bicoloba

Lespedeza bicoloba is native to China and Japan. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and thickets.

Lespedeza bicoloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza bicoloba?

Lespedeza bicoloba

What is the common name of Lespedeza bicoloba?

Bicolored Lespedeza

What is the growth habit of Lespedeza bicoloba?

It is a deciduous shrub with an upright growth habit.

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