Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
197902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rehder) C.Y.Ma

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.20: 468 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197231



Common Names

  • Sophora albescens
  • White-flowered Sophora
  • White-flowered Kowhai


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Synonyms

  • Sophora glauca albescens Rehder [unknown]
  • Sophora velutina albescens (Rehder) P.C.Tsoong & C.Y.Ma [deprecated]
  • Sophora velutina albescens (Rehder) P.C.Tsoong [valid]

Description

Sophora albescens (also called White Sophora, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora albescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sophora albescens is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora albescens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Sophora albescens

Sophora albescens is native to the tropical forests of East Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Sophora albescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora albescens?

Sophora albescens

What is the common name of Sophora albescens?

No common name

What are the characteristics of Sophora albescens?

It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers

Species in the Sophora genus

Sophora albo-petiolulata, Sophora nuttalliana, Sophora saxicola, Sophora microphylla, Sophora stenophylla, Sophora leachiana, Sophora macnabiana, Sophora tetraptera, Sophora mollis, Sophora flavescens, Sophora chrysophylla, Sophora linearifolia, Sophora franchetiana, Sophora moorcroftiana, Sophora koreensis, Sophora tonkinensis, Sophora exigua, Sophora pachycarpa, Sophora prostrata, Sophora fraseri, Sophora howinsula, Sophora longipes, Sophora gibbosa, Sophora lehmannii, Sophora longicarinata, Sophora denudata, Sophora toromiro, Sophora dunii, Sophora microcarpa, Sophora yunnanensis, Sophora albescens, Sophora xanthantha, Sophora benthamii, Sophora brachygyna, Sophora dunnii, Sophora bakeri, Sophora interrupta, Sophora violacea, Sophora wightii, Sophora zeylanica, Sophora songarica, Sophora davidii, Sophora inhambanensis, Sophora tomentosa, Sophora velutina, Sophora alopecuroides, Sophora oblongata, Sophora godleyi, Sophora fulvida, Sophora rapaensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Chi Yun Ma (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Ma' in the authors string.