Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
174943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew.2: 43 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174272



Common Names

  • Kowhai
  • Kowhai Tree
  • Sophora microphylla


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Synonyms

  • Edwardsia microphylla (Aiton) Salisb. [valid]
  • Edwardsia grandiflora microphylla (Aiton) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Sophora tetraptera microphylla (Aiton) Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Sophora microphylla (also called Little-leaved Sophora, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with pinnately compound leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora microphylla has yellow, pea-like flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora microphylla is a small, deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Sophora microphylla

Sophora microphylla can be found in the wild in parts of South America, such as Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Sophora microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora microphylla?

Sophora microphylla

What is the common name of Sophora microphylla?

Littleleaf Sophora

What is the natural habitat of Sophora microphylla?

Dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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