Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fordii
ID:
198535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 586 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197864

Common Names

  • Lespedeza fordii
  • Ford's Bush-clover
  • Ford's Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza anhweiensis Ricker [valid]
  • Lespedeza paradoxa Ricker [valid]

Description

Lespedeza fordii (also called Ford'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 fordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza fordii 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 fordii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lespedeza fordii

Lespedeza fordii is native to China, India, and Nepal. It can be found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Lespedeza fordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza fordii?

Lespedeza fordii

Where is Lespedeza fordii native to?

China

What type of plant is Lespedeza fordii?

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