Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1912: 199 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362886
Common Names
- Lespedeza Sessilifolia
- Sessile-leaved Lespedeza
- Sessile-leaved Bushclover
Description
Lespedeza sessilifolia (also called Sessile-Leaved Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lespedeza sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lespedeza sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia
Lespedeza sessilifolia is native to China and Japan. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and thickets.
Lespedeza sessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lespedeza sessilifolia?
Lespedeza sessilifolia
What is the common name of Lespedeza sessilifolia?
Sessile-leaved bush-clover
What is the family of Lespedeza sessilifolia?
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