Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
186224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle) Graham ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 251 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185553



Common Names

  • Mollis Sophora
  • Mollis Sophora Tree
  • Mollis Tree Sophora


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Synonyms

  • Edwardsia mollis Royle [valid]
  • Keyserlingia mollis (Royle) Boiss. [valid]
  • Sophora griffithii hortensis Yakovlev [unknown]

Description

Sophora mollis (also called Soft Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Nepal. It has a height of up to 6 m and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora mollis is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sophora mollis sub. griffithii (Stocks) Ali
Sophora mollis sub. duthiei (Prain) Ali
Sophora mollis sub. sylvestris Mas.Abbassi
Sophora mollis sub. mollis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora mollis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora mollis is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sophora mollis

Sophora mollis is native to India and can be found in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.

Sophora mollis FAQ

What type of soil does Sophora mollis prefer?

Sophora mollis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much sunlight does Sophora mollis need?

Sophora mollis needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Sophora mollis be watered?

Sophora mollis should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.