Lespedeza davurica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(Laxm.) Schindl.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192154
Common Names
- Daurian Lespedeza
- Daurian Bush Clover
- Daurian Bush Pea
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- Trifolium davuricum Laxm. [unknown]
- Lespedeza trichocarpum (Steph.) Pers. [unknown]
- Lespedeza davurica davurica [unknown]
- Lespedeza dahurica (Laxm.) Schindl. [unknown]
- Trifolium dahuricum Laxm. [unknown]
Description
Lespedeza davurica (also called Davur Lespedeza, 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 pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza davurica 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lespedeza davurica var. shimadae (Masam.) Masam. & Hosok.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza davurica has small, white flowers in clusters, with small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Lespedeza davurica is a perennial legume native to Japan. 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 davurica
Lespedeza davurica can be found in China and Japan.
Lespedeza davurica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza davurica?
Lespedeza davurica
What is the common name of Lespedeza davurica?
Daurian Lespedeza
What is the family of Lespedeza davurica?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-38724: Based on the initial data import
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.