Lespedeza longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 349 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049971
Common Names
- Lespedeza longifolia
- Long-Leaved Lespedeza
- Long-Leaved Bush Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lespedeza longifolia (also called Long-leaved Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry habitats, such as open fields and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza longifolia has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza longifolia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size.
Where to Find Lespedeza longifolia
Lespedeza longifolia is native to North 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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lespedeza × longifolia DC.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.