Sophora oblongata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Tsoong
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.18: 74 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502410
Common Names
- Sophora oblongata
- Oblongata Sophora
- Sophora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sophora oblongata (also called Oblong Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in the south-east of Australia. It has small, white, fragrant flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora oblongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sophora oblongata are white in color and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sophora oblongata is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Sophora oblongata
Sophora oblongata is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Sophora oblongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora oblongata?
Sophora oblongata
What is the common name of Sophora oblongata?
Oblong sophora
What is the family of Sophora oblongata?
Fabaceae
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
Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518899-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora oblongata P.C.Tsoong: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.