Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
363552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Lespedeza Japan Korea: 72 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362884

Common Names

  • Lespedeza Robusta
  • Robust Lespedeza
  • Robust Bushclover

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Description

Lespedeza robusta (also called Robust Bush-clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China and Japan. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza robusta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic, anthelmintic, and antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza robusta has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza robusta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lespedeza robusta

Lespedeza robusta is native to China and Japan. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and thickets.

Lespedeza robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza robusta?

Lespedeza robusta

What is the common name of Lespedeza robusta?

Robust bush-clover

What is the family of Lespedeza robusta?

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