Lespedeza bicolor
Shrubby bushclover
Lespedeza bicolor, commonly known as the bicolor lespedeza, is a distinctive perennial legume native to North America. Characterized by its striking two-toned flowers, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically utilized in traditional remedies, it serves as a fascinating subject for studying natural bioactive compounds and botanical diversity.
- Scientific name: Lespedeza bicolor
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Lespedeza as the species Lespedeza bicolor.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lespedeza | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lespedeza bicolor, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is referred to as Леспедеца двуцветная, while in Lithuanian, it goes by the name Dvispalvė dobilūnė. It is identified in Arabic as ليسبيديزا ذات اللونين and in German as Zweifarbiger Buschklee, and it is commonly called 싸리 in Korean.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Леспедеца двуцветная | Wikidata |
| lt | Dvispalvė dobilūnė | Wikidata |
| ar | ليسبيديزا ذات اللونين | Wikidata |
| de | Zweifarbiger Buschklee | Wikidata |
| ko | 싸리 | Wikidata |
| pl | Lespedeza krzewiasta | Wikidata |
| da | Tofarvet Kløverbusk | Wikidata |
| zh | 胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| fa | لسپدزا دورنگ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山胡枝子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several regions of Eastern Europe. It can be found growing within the territories of Belarus and the Baltic States. Its distribution also extends into the vast landscapes of Central European Russia. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of East European Russia. Finally, the plant is also known to be present in Ukraine.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lespedeza bicolor has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |