Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer.2: 71 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173702
Common Names
- Lespedeza procumbens
- Trailing Bushclover
- Trailing Lespedeza
Synonyms
- Lespedeza procumbens procumbens [unknown]
Description
Lespedeza procumbens (also called Trailing Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist meadows and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza procumbens is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for animals, and to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lespedeza procumbens has small, pinkish-purple flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza procumbens is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, wetland margins, and streambanks. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Lespedeza procumbens
Lespedeza procumbens is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Lespedeza procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza procumbens?
Lespedeza procumbens
What is the common name of Lespedeza procumbens?
Trailing Bush Clover
What is the family of Lespedeza procumbens?
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