Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koreensis
ID:
186797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)33: 8 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186126



Common Names

  • Sophora koreensis
  • Korean Sophora
  • Korean Pagoda Tree


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Synonyms

  • Echinosophora koreensis (Nakai) Nakai [valid]
  • Keyserlingia koreensis Nakai [unknown]
  • Keyserlingia koreensis (Nakai) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Sophora koreensis (also called Korean Sophora, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. It has a greyish-brown bark and yellow-green bipinnate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora koreensis is used for its timber, firewood, and charcoal. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of fodder and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora koreensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora koreensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors in spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Sophora koreensis

Sophora koreensis is native to Korea and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Sophora koreensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora koreensis?

Sophora koreensis

What is the common name of Sophora koreensis?

Korean Sophora

What are the uses of Sophora koreensis?

Sophora koreensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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