Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
363499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)37: 78 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362831

Common Names

  • Lespedeza maritima
  • Lespedeza capitata
  • Lespedeza cuneata

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza uekii Nakai [valid]

Description

Lespedeza maritima (also called Maritime Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lespedeza maritima is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are short and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza maritima is a perennial shrub native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lespedeza maritima

Lespedeza maritima is native to China and is found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Lespedeza maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza maritima?

Lespedeza maritima

What type of plant is Lespedeza maritima?

Herb

Where is Lespedeza maritima found?

Southern Africa

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