Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
185730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Nakai

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Lespedeza Japan Korea: 15 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185059



Common Names

  • Thunberg's Bush Clover
  • Japanese Bush Clover
  • Korean Bush Clover


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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza elliptica Maxim. [unknown]
  • Lespedeza formosa elliptica (Maxim.) Akiyama & H.Ohba [deprecated]
  • Hedysarum hetrocarpon Thunb. [unknown]
  • Desmodium thunbergii DC. [valid]
  • Lespedeza luchuensis Hatus. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum heterocarpon Thunb. [deprecated]

Description

Lespedeza thunbergii (also called 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 thunbergii has many uses, including 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lespedeza thunbergii var. thunbergii
Lespedeza thunbergii var. velutina (Nakai) H.Ohashi
Lespedeza thunbergii var. satsumensis (Nakai) Ohwi
Lespedeza thunbergii sub. formosa (Vogel) H.Ohashi
Lespedeza thunbergii sub. satsumensis (Nakai) H.Ohashi
Lespedeza thunbergii sub. thunbergii
Lespedeza thunbergii sub. patens (Nakai) H.Ohashi
Lespedeza thunbergii sub. elliptica (Benth. ex Maxim.) H.Ohashi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza thunbergii 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 thunbergii 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 thunbergii

Lespedeza thunbergii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Lespedeza thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza thunbergii?

Lespedeza thunbergii

What are the common names of Lespedeza thunbergii?

Thunberg's Bush Clover, Thunberg's Lespedeza

What is the native range of Lespedeza thunbergii?

Japan, Korea, China

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502594-1: Based on the initial data import