Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stuevei
ID:
167454

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166783

Common Names

  • Stueve's Bush Clover
  • Stueve's Lespedeza
  • Stuevei Lespedeza

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Description

Lespedeza stuevei (also called Stueve's Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to North America. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk. It grows in dry open woods, prairies, and disturbed areas, at elevations of up to 2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza stuevei is used as a forage crop, as a soil-stabilizing plant, and as a cover crop to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza stuevei has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza stuevei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lespedeza stuevei

Lespedeza stuevei can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Lespedeza stuevei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza stuevei?

Lespedeza stuevei

What is the common name of Lespedeza stuevei?

Stueve's Lespedeza

What type of plant is Lespedeza stuevei?

Herbaceous perennial

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

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