Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
192902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 350 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192231

Common Names

  • Slender Lespedeza
  • Slender Bush Clover
  • Slender Clover

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Description

Lespedeza virgata (also called Slender Bush Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial, deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is typically found in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides. It has small, trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza virgata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza virgata has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza virgata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Lespedeza virgata

Lespedeza virgata can be found in the United States, primarily in the southeastern states.

Lespedeza virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza virgata?

Lespedeza virgata

What is the family of Lespedeza virgata?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Lespedeza virgata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

IPNI record: 502610-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428935
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502610-1: Based on the initial data import