Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
205294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle ex Schindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.9: 519 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204623

Common Names

  • Lespedeza speciosa
  • Speciosa Lespedeza
  • Speciosa Bushclover

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Description

Lespedeza speciosa (also called Showy bush clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza speciosa is used as a fodder for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza speciosa has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza speciosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lespedeza speciosa

Lespedeza speciosa is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests in the Eastern Himalayas region.

Lespedeza speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza speciosa?

Lespedeza speciosa

What is the common name of Lespedeza speciosa?

Showy Lespedeza

What is the natural habitat of Lespedeza speciosa?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.