Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
1050636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) W.Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) New Jersey State Mus.1910: 509 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049974

Common Names

  • Lespedeza oblongifolia
  • Oblong-Leaved Lespedeza
  • Oblong-Leaved Bush Clover

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Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza oblongifolia has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza oblongifolia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size.

Where to Find Lespedeza oblongifolia

Lespedeza oblongifolia is native to North America.

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Witmer Stone (1866-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Stone' in the authors string.