Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.57: 238 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362846
Common Names
- Lespedeza Cyrto-buergeri
- Cyrto-buerger's Lespedeza
- Cyrto-buerger's Bushclover
Description
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri (also called Buerger's Bush-clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China and Japan. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are short and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri?
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.
How much sunlight does Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri need?
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature for Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri?
Lespedeza cyrto-buergeri prefers temperatures between 50-85°F (10-29°C).
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