Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
198553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.10: 406 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197882

Common Names

  • Lespedeza forrestii
  • Forrest's Bush-clover
  • Forrest's Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza variegata cinerascens Franch. [valid]
  • Lespedeza pampaninii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza pampaninii H.Lév. [valid]

Description

Lespedeza forrestii (also called Forrest'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 white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza forrestii 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 forrestii 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 forrestii 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 forrestii

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

Lespedeza forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza forrestii?

Lespedeza forrestii

Where is Lespedeza forrestii native to?

China

What type of plant is Lespedeza forrestii?

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