Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 466 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197227
Common Names
- Sophora dunii
- Dun's Sophora
- Dun's Kowhai
Description
Sophora dunii (also called Dun's Sophora, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora dunii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora dunii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora dunii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Sophora dunii
Sophora dunii is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Sophora dunii FAQ
What are the common names of Sophora dunii?
The common names of Sophora dunii are Dun's Sophora and Dun's Sophora Tree.
What is the native range of Sophora dunii?
Sophora dunii is native to Southeast Asia and parts of China.
What are the uses of Sophora dunii?
Sophora dunii is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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