Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juncea
ID:
187421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 318 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186750

Common Names

  • Juncea Lespedeza
  • Lespedeza Juncea
  • Juncea Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza hedysaroides (Pall.) Kitag. [illegitimate]
  • Lespedeza hedisaroides (Pall.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum junceum L.f. [valid]
  • Trifolium hedysaroides Pall. [illegitimate]
  • Lespedeza jumcea subsericea Kom. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza cystoides Nakai [unknown]
  • Onobrychis juncea (L.f.) Scop. [valid]

Description

Lespedeza juncea (also called Lespedeza-juncea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist forests, and can reach heights of up to 15 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza juncea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lespedeza juncea var. sericea (Thunb.) Lace & Hauech
Lespedeza juncea var. juncea
Lespedeza juncea var. variegata (Cambess.) Ali

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza juncea has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seed pods. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza juncea is a fast-growing, small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seeds, which should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the tree is drought-tolerant and can withstand some frost. Pruning should be done regularly to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Lespedeza juncea

Lespedeza juncea is native to China and Japan.

Lespedeza juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza juncea?

Lespedeza juncea

What is the common name of Lespedeza juncea?

Juncea

What is the family of Lespedeza juncea?

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.