Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Akiyama
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.79: 232 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362835
Common Names
- Lespedeza miquelii
- Lespedeza capitata
- Lespedeza cuneata
Description
Lespedeza miquelii (also called Miquel's 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 miquelii 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 miquelii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are short and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza miquelii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lespedeza miquelii
Lespedeza miquelii is native to East Asia and can be found in areas of open woodland and grassland.
Lespedeza miquelii FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Lespedeza miquelii?
Lespedeza miquelii prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.
How much sunlight does Lespedeza miquelii need?
Lespedeza miquelii prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature for Lespedeza miquelii?
Lespedeza miquelii prefers temperatures between 50-85°F (10-29°C).
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