Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Akiyama
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B29: 135 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362848
Common Names
- Lespedeza Cyrtoloba
- Cyrtoloba Lespedeza
- Cyrtoloba Bushclover
Description
Lespedeza cyrtoloba (also called Round-leaved 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 cyrtoloba 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 cyrtoloba 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 cyrtoloba 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 cyrtoloba
Lespedeza cyrtoloba is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Lespedeza cyrtoloba FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Lespedeza cyrtoloba?
Lespedeza cyrtoloba prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.
How much sunlight does Lespedeza cyrtoloba need?
Lespedeza cyrtoloba prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature for Lespedeza cyrtoloba?
Lespedeza cyrtoloba 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