Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
174372

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hornem.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn.2: 699 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173701

Common Names

  • Lespedeza hirta
  • Hairy Bushclover
  • Hairy Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza hirta curtissii Clewell [valid]
  • Lespedeza polystachya Michx. [valid]
  • Hedysarum hirtum L. [valid]
  • Lespedeza capitata calycina (Schindl.) Fernald [valid]
  • Lespedeza hirta sparsiflora Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Lespedeza hirta typica Schindl. [invalid]
  • Lespedeza hirta hirta [unknown]
  • Lespedeza hirta calycina Schindl. [valid]
  • Lespedeza hirta hirta [unknown]
  • Lespedeza hirta curtissii (Clewell) Isely [valid]
  • Onobrychis hirta (L.) Scop. [valid]
  • Despeleza hirta Nieuwl. [valid]
  • Lespedeza hirta appressipilis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Lespedeza hirta dissimulans Fernald [unknown]
  • Lespedeza angustifolia Nutt. ex Maxim. [invalid]

Description

Lespedeza hirta (also called Hairy Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza hirta is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for animals, and to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza hirta has small, pinkish-purple flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza hirta is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, wetland margins, and streambanks. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Lespedeza hirta

Lespedeza hirta can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Lespedeza hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza hirta?

Lespedeza hirta

What is the common name of Lespedeza hirta?

Hairy Bush Clover

What is the family of Lespedeza hirta?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.