Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory
Source:
ildis
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Voy. îles Afrique2: 399 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193497
Common Names
- Sophora denudata
- Chinese Scholar Tree
- Pagoda Tree
Synonyms
- Sophora retusa Pers. [valid]
- Sophora sericea J.St.-Hil. [illegitimate]
- Sophora nitida Sm. [valid]
- Edwardsia denudata (Bory) DC. [valid]
- Edwardsia nitida (Sm.) DC. [valid]
- Sophora denudata sericea (J.St.-Hil.) Yakovlev [unknown]
Description
Sophora denudata (also called Naked Sophora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate in shape. It is found in tropical forests, open woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora denudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a medicinal oil and its flowers are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora denudata is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora denudata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can be propagated from cuttings and can be grown as a container plant.
Where to Find Sophora denudata
Sophora denudata is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Sophora denudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora denudata?
Sophora denudata
What is the growth habit of Sophora denudata?
It is a climbing shrub, usually growing to a height of 2-4 m.
What is the flowering season of Sophora denudata?
It flowers from April to June.
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