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Japanese Clover (Kummerowia striata)

Kummerowia striata is a low-growing annual legume, often found in disturbed soils and open fields, forming dense mats. Also known as Japanese Clover.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water moderately during the growing season.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor, sandy, or clay soils. Prefers well-drained conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water moderately during the growing season.

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor, sandy, or clay soils. Prefers well-drained conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-27°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low fertilizer needs.

Does not require fertilization in fertile soil.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Place Type

Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None (annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Trifoliate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Desmodium striatum (Thunb.) DC.
Hedysarum striatum Thunb.
Lespedeza striata (Thunb.) Hook. & Arn.
Meibomia striata (Thunb.) Kuntze
Microlespedeza makinoi Tanaka
Microlespedeza striata (Thunb.) Makino
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusKummerowia
  • speciesKummerowia striata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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