Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycarpa
ID:
187201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk ex C.A.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus)9: 89 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186530



Common Names

  • Kowhai
  • New Zealand bean tree
  • Pachycarpa sophora


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Synonyms

  • Goebelia pachycarpa (Schrenk ex C.A.Mey.) Bunge [deprecated]
  • Vexibia pachycarpa (Schrenk ex C.A.Mey.) W.A.Weber [valid]
  • Goebelia pachycarpa (Schrenk ex C.A.Mey.) Bunge ex Boiss. [valid]
  • Ammothamnus intermedius Kuntze [valid]
  • Ammothamnus intermedius Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Sophora intermedia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sophora pachycarpa (also called Thick-fruited Sophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora pachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora pachycarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora pachycarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Sophora pachycarpa

Sophora pachycarpa is native to China and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Sophora pachycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora pachycarpa?

Sophora pachycarpa

What are the common names of Sophora pachycarpa?

Pachycarpa Sophora, Pachycarpa

What is the natural habitat of Sophora pachycarpa?

It is native to China, and is found in moist forests and along stream banks

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

Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.