Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inschanica
ID:
198577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Schindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 603 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197906

Common Names

  • Lespedeza inschanica
  • Inner Mongolian Bush-clover
  • Inner Mongolian Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza juncea inschanica Maxim. [valid]
  • Lespedeza hedysaroides inschanica (Maxim.) Kitag. [illegitimate]
  • Lespedeza cytisoides inschanica Nakai [valid]
  • Lespedeza cystoides inschanica (Maxim.) T.Nakai [unknown]
  • Lespedeza inschanica flava S.L.Tung & Z.Lu [valid]
  • Lespedeza juncea divaricata (Nakai) Yong J.Li [unknown]
  • Lespedeza cytisoides divaricata Nakai [unknown]

Description

Lespedeza inschanica (also called Inschan Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to China and Japan and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza inschanica 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 inschanica 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 inschanica 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 inschanica

Lespedeza inschanica is native to China and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Lespedeza inschanica FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Lespedeza inschanica?

Lespedeza inschanica prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Lespedeza inschanica?

Lespedeza inschanica typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Lespedeza inschanica?

Lespedeza inschanica typically lives for 2-3 years.

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.