Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hisauchii
ID:
363492

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Nemoto & H.Ohashi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.74: 273 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362824

Common Names

  • Lespedeza Hisauchii
  • Hisauchii Lespedeza
  • Lespedeza of Hisauchii

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Description

Lespedeza hisauchii (also called Hisauchi Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza hisauchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza hisauchii has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, straight spur. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza hisauchii is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lespedeza hisauchii

Lespedeza hisauchii is native to Japan and is found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Lespedeza hisauchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza hisauchii?

Lespedeza hisauchii

What is the family of Lespedeza hisauchii?

Fabaceae

What is the origin of Lespedeza hisauchii?

Central and South America

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

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Tomoyuki Nemoto (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Nemoto' in the authors string.