Lespedeza tomentosa
Woolly Lespedeza
Also known as: Desmodium tomentosum (Thunb.) DC. +9 more
- Desmodium tomentosum (Thunb.) DC.
- Hedysarum coriaceum Poir.
- Hedysarum tomentosum Murray
- Hedysarum tomentosum Thunb.
- Lespedeza glomerata Hornem.
- Lespedeza hirta Miq.
- Lespedeza macrophylla Bunge
- Lespedeza tomentosa var. globiracemosa S.L.Tung & Z.Lu
- Lespedeza villosa Pers.
- Meibomia tomentosa (Thunb.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or perennial.
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Lespedeza tomentosa (commonly known as Woolly lespedeza) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Mongolia, Russian Far East
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, India, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Pakistan, Primorye, Tibet, West Himalaya, Xinjiang
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Inner Mongolia