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A A (Lespedeza bicolor)

Climate

The A A plant prefers a climate that is suitable for its growth, including specific temperature ranges and moisture conditions. It thrives at certain altitudes, where it can receive optimal sunlight and rainfall. Understanding the climate and altitude preferences of this plant is crucial for successful cultivation and utilization.

Common Name

A (Lespedeza bicolor) is commonly known as "Bicolor Lespedeza".

Description

A Lespedeza bicolor, also known as A A, is a leguminous shrub native to Japan but widely grown in Korea. It is valued for its ability to fix nitrogen, making it beneficial for soil reclamation. This plant is versatile, providing high-quality firewood, protein-rich stock feed, and serving as a good honey plant. In addition, its leaves and roots are utilized in Japanese medicine.

Genus
Grouping
Pioneers
Latin Name

A (Lespedeza bicolor)

Origin

Japan

Other Relevant Information

- It is known by other common names such as Bicolor Lespedeza. - The scientific name of this plant is Lespedeza bicolor. - It is categorized under the grouping of Pioneers. - The plant belongs to the family FABACEAE/PAPILIONACEAE. - In Korea, it is commonly planted as a nurse crop to pine trees. - The roots of the plant have nodules that are efficient at nitrogen fixing. - The plant is a good source of high protein stock feed. - The seeds of the plant are used as poultry feed. - The firewood produced from this plant is of high quality. - In the first year, it is usual to have yields of 2.9 tonnes of firewood per hectare in Korea. - It is considered a good honey plant. - The leaves and roots of the plant are used in Japanese medicine.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

- Well-suited for reclamation of soil - Tolerates a variety of soil conditions - Thrives in well-drained soil - Adapts to different soil types

Specific species
Uses
Stock feedPoultry feedFirewoodHoney plant
Suitability to cool temperate climate

Family: FABACEAE/PAPILIONACEAE

A leguminous shrub to 3 m, native to Japan but widely grown in Korea for soil reclamation. The long shallow roots spread along the ground and the nodules on the roots are very efficient at nitrogen fixing. In Korea it is planted as a nurse crop to pine trees.

It is a high protein stock feed, the seeds are good poultry feed and the firewood is high quality. In Korea, yields of 2.9 tonnes of firewood per hectare in the first year are usual. It is considered a good honey plant. The leaves and roots are used in Japanese medicine.