Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermixta
ID:
192941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)27: 249 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192270

Common Names

  • Lespedeza intermixta
  • Intermediate Bush-clover
  • Intermixta Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza juncea latifolia Maxim. [valid]
  • Lespedeza juncea sericea Maxim. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza latissima (Matsum.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Lespedeza prostrata Nakai [illegitimate]
  • Lespedeza juncea latissima Matsum. [unknown]

Description

Lespedeza intermixta (also called Intermixed Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan, China, and Korea. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and forest edges. It has a long, thin stem with trifoliate leaves and yellow or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza intermixta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza intermixta has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza intermixta is a perennial shrub native to Japan. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Lespedeza intermixta

Lespedeza intermixta can be found in the United States, primarily in the southeastern states.

Lespedeza intermixta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza intermixta?

Lespedeza intermixta

What are the common names of Lespedeza intermixta?

Mixed Bush Clover, Mixed Lespedeza

What is the natural habitat of Lespedeza intermixta?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and scrubland

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