Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)37: 78 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192177
Common Names
- Black Lespedeza
- Melanantha Lespedeza
- Black Bush Clover
Synonyms
- Lespedeza melanantha densa Nakai [unknown]
- Lespedeza bicolor higoensis (T.Shimizu) Murata [valid]
- Lespedeza bicolor melanantha (Nakai) S.Akiyama & H.Ohba [valid]
- Lespedeza homoloba higoensis T.Shimizu [unknown]
- Lespedeza rosea Y.N.Lee [invalid]
- Lespedeza bicolor melanantha (Nakai) S.Akiyama & H.Ohba [valid]
Description
Lespedeza melanantha (also called Black-Flowered Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to China and is found in grassy slopes and thickets. It has trifoliate leaves and black flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza melanantha 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 melanantha has small, white flowers in clusters, with small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza melanantha 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 melanantha
Lespedeza melanantha can be found in China and Japan.
Lespedeza melanantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza melanantha?
Lespedeza melanantha
What is the family of Lespedeza melanantha?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Lespedeza melanantha?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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