Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
186252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew.2: 43 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185581



Common Names

  • Flavescens Sophora
  • Sophora flavescens
  • Yellow Sophora


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Synonyms

  • Sophora flavescens angustifolia (Siebold & Zucc.) Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Sophora flavescens favescens Aiton [deprecated]
  • Radiusia flavescens (Aiton) Endl. [valid]

Description

Sophora flavescens (also called Yellow 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 flavescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sophora flavescens var. kronei (Hance) C.Y.Ma
Sophora flavescens var. galegoides (Pall.) DC.
Sophora flavescens var. flavescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora flavescens 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 flavescens 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 flavescens

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

Sophora flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora flavescens?

Sophora flavescens

What is the common name of Sophora flavescens?

Yellow sophora

What is the natural habitat of Sophora flavescens?

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