Sophora mangarevaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.106: 116 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502518
Common Names
- Sophora mangarevaensis
- Mangarevaensis sophora
- Sophora mangarevaensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sophora mangarevaensis (also called 'Mangareva Sophora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with an erect habit, with stems up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Pacific Islands, and is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora mangarevaensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory agent. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora mangarevaensis has yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sophora mangarevaensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Sophora mangarevaensis
Sophora mangarevaensis is native to the Mangareva Islands in French Polynesia.
Sophora mangarevaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora mangarevaensis?
Sophora mangarevaensis
What is the common name of Sophora mangarevaensis?
Sophora
What is the natural habitat of Sophora mangarevaensis?
Woodlands, meadows, and grasslands
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907082-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora mangarevaensis H.St.John: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.