Status:
valid
Authors:
V.D.Nguyen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.68: 361 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335878
Common Names
- Lespedeza Cambodianum
- Cambodianum Lespedeza
- Lespedeza Cambodianum
Description
Lespedeza cambodianum (also called Cambodian bush clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and has small, white flowers. It is a member of the Fabaceae family.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza cambodianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza cambodianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza cambodianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow seeds in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Lespedeza cambodianum
Lespedeza cambodianum is native to Cambodia and can be found in the wild in the forests of Cambodia.
Lespedeza cambodianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza cambodianum?
Lespedeza cambodianum
What is the common name of Lespedeza cambodianum?
Cambodian Lespedeza
What type of plant is Lespedeza cambodianum?
Herbaceous perennial
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
Van Dzu Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.