Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanantha
ID:
192848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)37: 78 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192177

Common Names

  • Black Lespedeza
  • Melanantha Lespedeza
  • Black Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Lespedeza melanantha densa Nakai [unknown]
  • Lespedeza bicolor higoensis (T.Shimizu) Murata [valid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor melanantha (Nakai) S.Akiyama & H.Ohba [valid]
  • Lespedeza homoloba higoensis T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Lespedeza rosea Y.N.Lee [invalid]
  • Lespedeza bicolor melanantha (Nakai) S.Akiyama & H.Ohba [valid]

Description

Lespedeza melanantha (also called Black-Flowered Lespedeza, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to China and is found in grassy slopes and thickets. It has trifoliate leaves and black flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza melanantha 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 melanantha has small, white flowers in clusters, with small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza melanantha 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 melanantha

Lespedeza melanantha can be found in China and Japan.

Lespedeza melanantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lespedeza melanantha?

Lespedeza melanantha

What is the family of Lespedeza melanantha?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Lespedeza melanantha?

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