Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macnabiana
ID:
176156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Graham) Skottsb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez, reimpr. 2: 240, t. 20 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175485



Common Names

  • Sophora macnabiana
  • MacNab's Sophora
  • Kowhai


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Synonyms

  • Edwardsia macnabiana Graham [valid]
  • Sophora microphylla macnabiana (Graham) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Sophora macnabiana (also called Macnab's Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora macnabiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora macnabiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora macnabiana is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Sophora macnabiana

Sophora macnabiana is native to Hawaii and can be found in the wild on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai.

Sophora macnabiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora macnabiana?

Sophora macnabiana

What is the common name of Sophora macnabiana?

Macnab's Sophora

What is the family of Sophora macnabiana?

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

Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.