Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1055721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
A.Rees, Cycl.33: n.° 6 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055059



Common Names

  • Sophora macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Sophora
  • Large-Fruited Sophora


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Description

Sophora macrocarpa (also called 'Largefruit Sophora', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with orange 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 macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sophora macrocarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa

Sophora macrocarpa 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