Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitag.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)48: 100 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192233
Common Names
- Large-stem Lespedeza
- Large-stem Bush Clover
- Large-stem Clover
Synonyms
- Lespedeza virgata macrovirgata (Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
Description
Lespedeza macrovirgata (also called Large-stemmed Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial, deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is typically found in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides. It has small, trifoliate leaves and small, pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza macrovirgata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza macrovirgata has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza macrovirgata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Lespedeza macrovirgata
Lespedeza macrovirgata can be found in the United States, primarily in the southeastern states.
Lespedeza macrovirgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza macrovirgata?
Lespedeza macrovirgata
What is the common name of Lespedeza macrovirgata?
Large-veined Lespedeza
What is the natural habitat of Lespedeza macrovirgata?
Woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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