Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daurica
ID:
198562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Laxm.) Schindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.22: 274 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197891

Common Names

  • Lespedeza daurica
  • Daurian Bush-clover
  • Daurian Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza medicaginoides Bunge [valid]
  • Lespedeza fauriei H.Lév. [valid]
  • Lespedeza trichocarpa (Stephan ex Willd.) Pers. [valid]
  • Hedysarum trichocarpum Stephan ex Willd. [valid]
  • Trifolium dauricum Laxm. [valid]
  • Lespedeza shimadai Masam. [valid]
  • Lespedeza potaninii Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza davurica prostrata Wang & Fuh [unknown]
  • Lespedeza dielsiana Schindl. [valid]
  • Echinolobium trichocarpum (Stephan ex Willd.) Desv. [valid]
  • Lespedeza potaninii breviracemi (S.L.Tung & Z.Lu) X.Y.Zhu [valid]
  • Lespedeza davurica potaninii (V.N.Vassil.) Y.X.Liou [valid]
  • Lespedeza feddeana Schindl. [valid]
  • Lespedeza potaninii V.N.Vassil. [valid]
  • Lespedeza potaninii breviracemi S.L.Tung & Z.Lu [valid]
  • Lespedeza daurica potaninii (V.N.Vassil.) C.J.Chen [valid]
  • Lespedeza daurica prostrata (W.Wang & P.Y.Fu) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza daurica huangheensis C.J.Chen [valid]
  • Lespedeza daurica sinica Ohwi [valid]
  • Lespedeza daurica beipiaoensis P.H.Huang & J.S.Ma [valid]
  • Lespedeza daurica shimadae (Masam.) Masam. & Hosok. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza daurica sessilis V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza daurica prostrata Z.Wang & P.Y.Fu [unknown]

Description

Lespedeza daurica (also called Daurian bushclover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. The leaves are trifoliate and have a hairy texture. The flowers are pink and grow in racemes. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza daurica is used as a forage crop and as a soil-improving cover crop. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza daurica has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza daurica is a deciduous shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lespedeza daurica

Lespedeza daurica is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams.

Lespedeza daurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza daurica?

Lespedeza daurica

Where is Lespedeza daurica native to?

China

What type of plant is Lespedeza daurica?

Perennial herb

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

Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.
Erik Laxmann (1737-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laxm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502437-1: Based on the initial data import