Sophora brachygyna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Ma
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.20: 472 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197279
Common Names
- Sophora brachygyna
- Short-stalked Sophora
- Short-stalked Kowhai
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sophora brachygyna (also called Short-leaved Sophora, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It grows to a height of 2-3 m, with a stem diameter of up to 0.3 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy to USDA zones 5-8.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora brachygyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora brachygyna 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sophora brachygyna is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 8 feet. It has a spreading habit and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Sophora brachygyna
Sophora brachygyna 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 brachygyna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora brachygyna?
Sophora brachygyna
What is the common name of Sophora brachygyna?
No common name
What are the characteristics of Sophora brachygyna?
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
Chi Yun Ma (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Ma' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora brachygyna C.Y.Ma: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.