Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
165122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J.K.Small, Fl. S.E. U.S.: 641 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164451

Common Names

  • Texas Lespedeza
  • Texas Bush Clover
  • Texas Slender Lespedeza

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Description

Lespedeza texana (also called Texas Bush Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. It has a short stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza texana is used as a cover crop, for erosion control, and as a nitrogen-fixing plant. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lespedeza texana is a small, pinkish-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza texana is an annual or perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Lespedeza texana

Lespedeza texana is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open woods, fields, and along roadsides.

Lespedeza texana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza texana?

Lespedeza texana

What is the common name of Lespedeza texana?

Texas Bush Clover

Where is Lespedeza texana native to?

Southwestern United States

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 Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lespedeza texana Britton: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.