Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kagoshimensis
ID:
192945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hatus.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.38: 155 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192274

Common Names

  • Lespedeza kagoshimensis
  • Kagoshima Bush-clover
  • Kagoshimensis Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza argyrophylla Hatus. [valid]

Description

Lespedeza kagoshimensis (also called Kagoshima 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 kagoshimensis 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 kagoshimensis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza kagoshimensis 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 kagoshimensis

Lespedeza kagoshimensis can be found in Japan and Korea.

Lespedeza kagoshimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza kagoshimensis?

Lespedeza kagoshimensis

What are the common names of Lespedeza kagoshimensis?

Kagoshima Bush Clover, Kagoshima Lespedeza

What is the natural habitat of Lespedeza kagoshimensis?

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