Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
185727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou14: 69 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185056

Common Names

  • Lespedeza bicolor
  • Japanese Clover
  • Japanese Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza bicolor japonica Nakai [valid]
  • Lespedeza penduliflora (Oudem.) Nakai [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor bicolor [unknown]
  • Lespedeza bicolor intermedia Maxim. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza bicolor sericea Nakai [illegitimate]
  • Lespedeza ionocalyx Nakai [valid]
  • Lespedeza setiloba Nakai [valid]
  • Lespedeza tobae H.Koidz. [valid]
  • Lespedeza spicata Nakai & F.Maek. [valid]
  • Desmodium penduliflorum Oudem. [valid]
  • Lespedeza veitchii Ricker [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor grandifolia Matsum. [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor rosea (Nakai) S.Akiyama & H.Ohba [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor pendula S.L.Tung & Z.Lu [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor acutifolia Matsum. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza bicolor parvifolia Matsum. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza bicolor nakaiana Murata [unknown]
  • Lespedeza bicolor niveoflora S.Akiyama & H.Ohba [unknown]
  • Lespedeza bicolor alba (Bean) Ohwi [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor albiflora Tatew. [illegitimate]
  • Lespedeza bicolor alba Bean [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor nana Nakai [valid]
  • Lespedeza penduliflora cathayana P.S.Hsu [unknown]
  • Lespedeza penduliflora cathayana P.S.Hsu [unknown]

Description

Lespedeza bicolor (also called Japanese Clover, among many other common names) is a species of leguminous shrub native to Japan and Korea. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza bicolor has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a natural dye and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza bicolor has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza bicolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant will need to be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Lespedeza bicolor

Lespedeza bicolor is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Lespedeza bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza bicolor?

Lespedeza bicolor

What are the common names of Lespedeza bicolor?

Bicolor Lespedeza, Bicolor Bush Clover

What is the native range of Lespedeza bicolor?

Eastern North America

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