Korean Lespedeza, Korean clover

Kummerowia stipulacea

Physical Characteristics

Kummerowia stipulacea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a fast rate. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Diuretic Febrifuge The whole plant is used medicinally as a diuretic, for reducing fever, and treating diarrhea[266].

Known Hazards

None known