Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Nemoto, H.Ohashi & T.Itoh
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.82: 223 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509721
Common Names
- Lespedeza lichiyuniae
- Lichiyuniae Lespedeza
- Lichiyuniae Lespedeza Plant
Description
Lespedeza lichiyuniae (also called 'Lichiyun's Lespedeza', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to China and grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza lichiyuniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza lichiyuniae has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza lichiyuniae is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Lespedeza lichiyuniae
Lespedeza lichiyuniae is found in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.
Lespedeza lichiyuniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza lichiyuniae?
Lespedeza lichiyuniae
What type of plant is Lespedeza lichiyuniae?
Shrub
Where is Lespedeza lichiyuniae found?
South America
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
Takayuki Itoh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Itoh' in the authors string.