Sophora jaubertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spach
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient.4: 45 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055058
Common Names
- Sophora jaubertii
- Jaubertii Sophora
- Jaubert's Sophora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sophora jaubertii (also called 'Jaubertii Sophora', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with yellow flowers and bean-like pods. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora jaubertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora jaubertii is a white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, flat, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sophora jaubertii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Sophora jaubertii
Sophora jaubertii is native to Africa. It can be found in grasslands and woodlands.
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 version 1.0, record: ild-8999: Originally associated with wfo-0000213934
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-8999: Originally associated with wfo-0000213934
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518862-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora jaubertii Spach: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.