Family: Fabaceae
Author: (Maxim.) Makino
Bibliography: Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 28: 107 (1914)
Year: 1914
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Kummerowia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Russian Far East to China and Temp. E. Asia
Description
Korean bush-clover, scientifically known as Kummerowia stipulacea, is a notable member of the Fabaceae family. Originally described by Maxim.; however, it gained prominent recognition through its further classification by Makino, as detailed in the botanical journal Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) in 1914.
This leguminous plant is natively distributed across a broad geographical range, notably from the Russian Far East to China and temperate regions of Eastern Asia. The Korean bush-clover is well adapted to these varied climatic conditions, showcasing their versatility and resilience in different environmental settings.
Characteristically, Korean bush-clover is recognized for its robust growth and vibrant foliage. It is commonly found in open fields and grasslands where it thrives, contributing significantly to the ecosystem by enriching the soil through nitrogen fixation—a process typical of many legumes. This ability not only benefits the bush-clover itself but also enhances the fertility and health of the surrounding soil, supporting a variety of other plant species.
Due to its hardy nature and ecological benefits, Korean bush-clover has been the subject of various botanical studies and horticultural interests. Its presence across such a wide range reflects its adaptability and potential utility in both natural preservation and agricultural contexts.
In summary, Kummerowia stipulacea, with its wide range and significant ecological role, represents a vital link in the biodiversity of temperate East Asian regions. Its study enriches our understanding of plant adaptability and the complex interactions within ecosystems.
Common Names
Eng: korean bush-clover, korean clover, korean lespedeza, korean-clover
Ita: lespedeza della corea
En: Korean bush-clover, Korean lespedeza, Korean-clover, Korean clover, Korean clover; Japanese clover
Zh: 圓葉雞眼草, 长萼鸡眼草
It: Lespedeza della Corea
Ja: Maruba-yahazu-sō
Zh-tw: 圓葉雞眼草
Zh-hant: 長萼雞眼草
Synonyms
- Microlespedeza stipulacea ((Maxim.) Makino)
- Lespedeza striata var. stipulacea ((Maxim.) Debeaux)
- Lespedeza stipulacea (Maxim.)
Distribution
- Amur (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Japan (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Korea (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Qinghai (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Alabama (introduced)
- Arkansas (introduced)
- Delaware (introduced)
- District of Columbia (introduced)
- Georgia (introduced)
- Illinois (introduced)
- Indiana (introduced)
- Iowa (introduced)
- Kentucky (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
- Missouri (introduced)
- Nauru (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- North Carolina (introduced)
- Ohio (introduced)
- Oklahoma (introduced)
- Pennsylvania (introduced)
- South Carolina (introduced)
- Tennessee (introduced)
- Texas (introduced)
- Virginia (introduced)
Additional Images
Habit
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5352522)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:501371-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Kummerowia stipulacea (Maxim.) Makino)
Specifications
Growth form>: Multiple Stem
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth rate>: Rapid
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 5.5