Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cassioides
ID:
1315220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Phil.) Sparre

Source:
ipni

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytogeogr. Suec.47: 20 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327674



Common Names

  • Kowhai
  • Cassioides
  • Sophora


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Description

Sophora cassioides (also called Cassioides Sophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora cassioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora cassioides has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora cassioides is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Sophora cassioides

Sophora cassioides can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Sophora cassioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora cassioides?

Sophora cassioides

What is the common name of Sophora cassioides?

Cassioides sophora

What type of plant is Sophora cassioides?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Friedrich Heinrich Eunom Philippi (1838-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Phil.' in the authors string.
Benkt Sparre (1918-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sparre' in the authors string.