Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen24: 110 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185586
Common Names
- Sophora linearifolia
- Narrow-leaved sophora
- Narrow-leaved kowhai
Description
Sophora linearifolia (also called Chinese Scholar Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It grows to a height of 10-20 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It is found in forests, scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora linearifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora linearifolia is a deciduous tree that is native to China. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or directly outdoors. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Sophora linearifolia
Sophora linearifolia is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Sophora linearifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora linearifolia?
Sophora linearifolia
What is the common name of Sophora linearifolia?
Narrow-leaved sophora
What is the natural habitat of Sophora linearifolia?
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