Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
185736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Siebold ex Maxim.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada2: 376 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185065

Common Names

  • Downy Bush Clover
  • Japanese Bush Clover
  • Korean Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza macrophylla Bunge [valid]
  • Lespedeza villosa Pers. [valid]
  • Hedysarum villosum Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum tomentosum Thunb. [valid]
  • Hedysarum tomentosum Murray [unknown]
  • Hedysarum villosa Willd. [deprecated]
  • Desmodium tomentosum (Thunb.) DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum coriaceum Poir. [valid]
  • Lespedeza glomerata Hornem. [valid]
  • Meibomia tomentosa (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Lespedeza tomentosa globiracemosa S.L.Tung & Z.Lu [valid]

Description

Lespedeza tomentosa (also called Woolly Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a species of leguminous shrub native to Japan and Korea. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a natural dye and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza tomentosa has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza tomentosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant will need to be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Lespedeza tomentosa

Lespedeza tomentosa is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Lespedeza tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza tomentosa?

Lespedeza tomentosa

What are the common names of Lespedeza tomentosa?

Tomentose Lespedeza, Tomentose Bush Clover

What is the native range of Lespedeza tomentosa?

Eastern North America

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.