Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 466 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203599
Common Names
- Sophora bakeri
- Baker's Sophora
- Baker's False Teak
Description
Sophora bakeri (also called Baker's Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora bakeri is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as a source of timber. It is also used as a shade tree in tea plantations and as a fodder tree for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora bakeri has small, yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora bakeri is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location until established.
Where to Find Sophora bakeri
Sophora bakeri is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats regions.
Sophora bakeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora bakeri?
Sophora bakeri
What is the common name of Sophora bakeri?
Baker's sophora
Where is Sophora bakeri native to?
India
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