Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Pl. Delavay.: 169 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197879
Common Names
- Lespedeza fasciculiflora
- Clustered-flowered Bush-clover
- Clustered-flowered Lespedeza
Synonyms
- Lespedeza floribunda fasciculiflora (Franch.) Schindl. [valid]
- Lespedeza monnoyeri H.Lév. [unknown]
- Lespedeza monnoyeri H.Lév. [valid]
Description
Lespedeza fasciculiflora (also called Clustered 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 fasciculiflora 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 fasciculiflora 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 fasciculiflora 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 fasciculiflora
Lespedeza fasciculiflora is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams.
Lespedeza fasciculiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza fasciculiflora?
Lespedeza fasciculiflora
Where is Lespedeza fasciculiflora native to?
China
What type of plant is Lespedeza fasciculiflora?
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