Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 1924, xiv. 413.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165356
Common Names
- White-Stalked Sophora
- Albo-Petiolulata Sophora
- White-Stalked Pea Tree
Description
Sophora albo-petiolulata (also called White-petioled Sophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora albo-petiolulata is used as an ornamental plant, as it is known for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora albo-petiolulata is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora albo-petiolulata is a fast-growing, deciduous tree. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods will result in a vigorous plant.
Where to Find Sophora albo-petiolulata
Sophora albo-petiolulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Sophora albo-petiolulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora albo-petiolulata?
Sophora albo-petiolulata
What are the common names of Sophora albo-petiolulata?
White-petioled Sophora
What is the natural habitat of Sophora albo-petiolulata?
Sophora albo-petiolulata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
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