Lespedeza floribunda
Lespedeza floribunda, commonly known as the flowering lespedeza, is a resilient perennial herb native to various subtropical regions. Valued for its striking blooms and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Traditional practitioners utilize its unique properties to support wellness, highlighting its growing potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Lespedeza floribunda
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and falls into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Lespedeza.
| 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 Lespedezas floribunda, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 多花胡枝子 (zh), which is also the standard name used in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), and Han Simplified (zh-hans). Additionally, it is known by the alternative name 米汤草 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多花胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多花胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 多花胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多花胡枝子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 米汤草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铁鞭草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白毛蒿花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing within the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. The species also extends its reach into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Additionally, its presence is documented in the high-altitude regions of Qinghai. Together, these areas define the specific environmental range where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lespedeza floribunda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |