Status:
valid
Authors:
Schindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 585 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197872
Common Names
- Lespedeza dunnii
- Dunn's Bush-clover
- Dunn's Lespedeza
Synonyms
- Lespedeza metcalfii Ricker [valid]
Description
Lespedeza dunnii (also called Dunn's bush-clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves with pink flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza dunnii 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 dunnii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza dunnii 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 dunnii
Lespedeza dunnii is native to China, India, and Nepal. It can be found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.
Lespedeza dunnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza dunnii?
Lespedeza dunnii
Where is Lespedeza dunnii native to?
China
What type of plant is Lespedeza dunnii?
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