Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Makino
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)28: 107 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192126
Common Names
- Kummerowia
- Kummerowia Stipule
- Kummerowia Stipule-tree
Synonyms
- Lespedeza striata stipulacea (Maxim.) Debeaux [valid]
- Lespedeza striata Maxim. [unknown]
- Microlespedeza stipulacea (Maxim.) Makino [valid]
- Kummerovia stipulacea (Maxim.) Makino [unknown]
- Lespedeza stipulacea Maxim. [valid]
Description
Kummerowia stipulacea (also called Kummerowia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and dry savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Kummerowia stipulacea is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kummerowia stipulacea has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kummerowia stipulacea is a perennial species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to China and Japan. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the clump in early spring.
Where to Find Kummerowia stipulacea
Kummerowia stipulacea is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Kummerowia stipulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kummerowia stipulacea?
Kummerowia stipulacea
What is the common name of Kummerowia stipulacea?
Stipulate Kummerowia
What is the family of Kummerowia stipulacea?
Fabaceae
Species in the Kummerowia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family