Sophora dunnii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Craib
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200661
Common Names
- Sophora Dunnii
- Dunn's Sophora
- Dunn's Bean
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- Sophora dunii Prain [deprecated]
Description
Sophora dunnii (also called 'Dunn's-sophora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Vietnam and Laos. It is a small tree, growing up to 10m tall, and is typically found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora dunnii is used for timber and fuelwood, and its bark is used for tanning and dyeing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora dunnii has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Sophora dunnii is a small tree that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and planting them in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as successful as cuttings.
Where to Find Sophora dunnii
Sophora dunnii is native to tropical Asia and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the continent.
Sophora dunnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora dunnii?
Sophora dunnii
What is the common name of Sophora dunnii?
Dunn's Sophora
What is the natural habitat of Sophora dunnii?
Sophora dunnii is native to China
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-47111: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.