Lespedeza neglecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Schindl.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197794
Common Names
- Lespedeza neglecta
- Neglected Lespedeza
- Forgotten Lespedeza
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lespedeza neglecta (also called Neglected Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in grasslands, forests, and rocky slopes. Its stems are erect and its leaves are trifoliate. Its flowers are white and its fruits are small, round pods.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza neglecta has small, yellow flowers and small, black, flattened seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza neglecta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Lespedeza neglecta
Lespedeza neglecta is native to China.
Lespedeza neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza neglecta?
Lespedeza neglecta
What is the common name of Lespedeza neglecta?
Neglected bush-clover
What is the family of Lespedeza neglecta?
Fabaceae
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
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:138666-2: Based on the initial data import