Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulvida
ID:
503094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Allan) Heenan & de Lange

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot.39: 38 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502426



Common Names

  • Fulvida Sophora
  • Sophora Fulvida
  • Tawny Kowhai


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Synonyms

  • Sophora microphylla fulvida Allan [valid]

Description

Sophora fulvida (also called Fulvida Sophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora fulvida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sophora fulvida is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora fulvida is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Sophora fulvida

Sophora fulvida is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Sophora fulvida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora fulvida?

Sophora fulvida

What is the common name of Sophora fulvida?

Tawny sophora

What is the family of Sophora fulvida?

Fabaceae

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

Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.