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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Kummerowia striata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, Cleistogomy (self-pollinating without flowers ever opening).
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Hedysarum striatum. Lespedeza striata. (Thunb.)Hook.&Arn.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed
Edible Uses:
Seed - cooked. The seed can be ground into a meal and used with cereal flours in making bread etc[105, 177]. The seed contains 26.4 - 51.9% protein and 4.3 - 7.3% fat[218]. Young plant - cooked[105, 177]. A nutritional analysis is available[218].
References More on Edible Uses
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Leaves (Dry weight)
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- 0 Calories per 100g
- Water : 0%
- Protein: 14.5g; Fat: 2.4g; Carbohydrate: 75g; Fibre: 34g; Ash: 8.5g;
- Minerals - Calcium: 1090mg; Phosphorus: 235mg; Iron: 32mg; Magnesium: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Potassium: 1100mg; Zinc: 0mg;
- Vitamins - A: 5mg; Thiamine (B1): 1mg; Riboflavin (B2): 0mg; Niacin: 0mg; B6: 0mg; C: 0mg;
- Reference: [ 218]
- Notes: The figures given here are median figures of a range quoted in the report.
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Medicinal Uses
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Astringent Diuretic Febrifuge Miscellany Dysentery
The whole plant is used medicinally as a diuretic, for reducing fever, and treating diarrhea[266]. A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of extreme physical debility and swellings[218]. It is boiled with Centella asiatica and Prunella vulgaris for the treatment of dysentery, headache and vertigo[218]. A broth is used to improve the appetite[218].
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Other Uses
Miscellany Soil reclamation
The plant is fast growing and has an extensive root system. It has been widely used, especially in N. America, for restoring fertility to worn-out soils[171].
Special Uses
Nitrogen Fixer
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species but it should succeed as a spring-sown annual in Britain. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs. Plants sometimes produce cleistogamous flowers. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. When removing plant remains at the end of the growing season, it is best to only remove the aerial parts of the plant, leaving the roots in the ground to decay and release their nitrogen.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and sow in situ in mid spring.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Russian Federation (Primorye, Amur, Sakhalin), China, Korea, Japan (incl. Ryukyus), Taiwan (north) TROPICAL ASIA: Vietnam
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not
in your area so it's worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Thunb.)Schindl.
Botanical References
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