Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)37: 76 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185060
Common Names
- Homoloba Bush Clover
- Japanese Bush Clover
- Korean Bush Clover
Synonyms
- Lespedeza homoloba emarginata H.Koidz. [unknown]
- Lespedeza homoloba longiloba H.Koidz. [unknown]
- Lespedeza nikkoensis Nakai [valid]
- Lespedeza retusa Nakai [valid]
- Lespedeza rotundiloba Nakai [valid]
- Lespedeza sendaica Nakai [valid]
Description
Lespedeza homoloba (also called Round-headed Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a species of leguminous shrub native to Japan and Korea. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza homoloba is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a natural dye and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza homoloba has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza homoloba is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant will need to be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lespedeza homoloba
Lespedeza homoloba is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Lespedeza homoloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza homoloba?
Lespedeza homoloba
What are the common names of Lespedeza homoloba?
Homoloba Lespedeza, Homoloba Bush Clover
What is the native range of Lespedeza homoloba?
Japan, Korea, China
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