Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysophylla
ID:
186253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salisb.) Seem.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit.: 66 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185582



Common Names

  • Chrysophylla Sophora
  • Golden Sophora
  • Sophora Chrysophylla


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Synonyms

  • Sophora chrysophylla glabrata (A.Gray) Chock [valid]
  • Edwardsia chrysophylla Salisb. [valid]
  • Sophora grisea O.Deg. & Sherff [valid]
  • Sophora unifoliata (Rock) O.Deg. & Sherff [valid]
  • Sophora unifoliata elliptica (Chock) O.Deg. & I.Deg. [valid]
  • Sophora unifoliata kanaioensis (Chock) O.Deg. & I.Deg. [valid]
  • Edwardsia unifoliata (Rock) O.Deg. [valid]
  • Sophora lanaiensis (Chock) O.Deg. & I.Deg. [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla lanaiensis Chock [unknown]
  • Sophora chrysophylla unifoliata Rock [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla unifoliata (Rock) Chock [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla elliptica Chock [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla kanaioensis Chock [valid]
  • Edwardsia chrysophylla glabrata A.Gray [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla glabrata (A.Gray) Rock [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla haleakalaensis Chock [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla obovata Chock [valid]
  • Sophora chrysophylla makuaensis Chock [valid]
  • Edwardsia chrysophylla lanaiensis Chock [valid]

Description

Sophora chrysophylla (also called Golden Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Nepal. It has a height of up to 6 m and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora chrysophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora chrysophylla has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora chrysophylla is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sophora chrysophylla

Sophora chrysophylla is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Sophora chrysophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora chrysophylla?

Sophora chrysophylla

What is the common name of Sophora chrysophylla?

Golden-leaved sophora

What is the natural habitat of Sophora chrysophylla?

Grassy fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.