[2][3] It is native to much of Asia and it is present in the eastern United States as an introduced species.

[5] At the close of the American Civil War, this plant appeared all over the southern United States.

[6] It was likely introduced to North America accidentally, possibly as a seed contaminant, but it was later imported and planted intentionally.

Along with Korean clover it was used to revegetate abandoned coal mine sites and to prevent erosion, as it thrives in sandy soils that have been disturbed by human activity.

[9] The plant grows 0.2–0.3 inches (5.1–7.6 mm) long flowers in three different colors, pink, purple, and white.

[10] K. striata has both male and female parts and can either self-pollinate or be pollinated by insects.

[7] K. striata blooms for approximately two months (August to September), from the summer into the fall.

[14] The plant is invasive in North America, and it is distributed along the east coast from New York to Florida.

[10] Kummerowia striata is most likely to be found in fields, woods, on the side of roads, or other areas where the ground may have been disturbed.

It has been historically used to treat dysentery, sores, abscesses, and to stop diarrhea, among other ailments.

[7] If planting for Nitrogen enrichment, pair the legume with bunch type grasses.

Species of caterpillars, beetles, and moths all eat the leafy parts of this plant at some point in their life stages.

[9] The seeds of K. striata are consumed by the Prairie Deer Mouse, gamebirds, and songbirds.

[9] Deer, and other herbivores also munch on this plant, choosing to eat the leaves and other foliage.