Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
192816

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 307 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192145

Common Names

  • Chinese Lespedeza
  • Chinese Bush Clover
  • Chinese Bush Pea

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza mucronata Ricker [valid]
  • Lespedeza formosensis Hosok. [valid]
  • Lespedeza canescens Ricker [valid]
  • Lespedeza chinensis nokoensis Ohwi [valid]

Description

Lespedeza chinensis (also called Chinese Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to China and is found in grassy slopes and thickets. It has trifoliate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza chinensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza chinensis has small, white flowers in clusters, with small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza chinensis is a perennial legume native to China. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Lespedeza chinensis

Lespedeza chinensis can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Lespedeza chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza chinensis?

Lespedeza chinensis

What is the common name of Lespedeza chinensis?

Chinese Lespedeza

What is the family of Lespedeza chinensis?

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