Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molloyi
ID:
503183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heenan & de Lange

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot.39: 44 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502515



Common Names

  • Sophora molloyi
  • Molloyi sophora
  • Sophora molloyi


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Description

Sophora molloyi (also called 'Molloy's 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 East Asia, and is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora molloyi 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 molloyi has bright 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora molloyi 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 molloyi

Sophora molloyi can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Sophora molloyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora molloyi?

Sophora molloyi

What is the common name of Sophora molloyi?

Sophora

What is the natural habitat of Sophora molloyi?

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

Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.