Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
174374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.P.C.Barton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Fl. Philadelph. Prodr.2: 77 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173703

Common Names

  • Lespedeza repens
  • Creeping Bushclover
  • Creeping Lespedeza

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum repens L. [valid]
  • Hedysarum prostratum Muhl. ex Willd. [invalid]
  • Lespedeza prostrata Pursh [valid]
  • Hedysarum lespedeza Poir. [valid]
  • Desmodium repens (L.) DC. [valid]

Description

Lespedeza repens (also called Creeping 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 repens 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 repens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza repens 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 repens

Lespedeza repens is native to North America and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Lespedeza repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza repens?

Lespedeza repens

What is the common name of Lespedeza repens?

Creeping Bush Clover

What is the family of Lespedeza repens?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William P. C. Barton (1786-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.C.Barton' in the authors string.