Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praetorulosa
ID:
1514975

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.T.Li

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ.21(4): 59 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200001686



Common Names

  • Sophora praetorulosa
  • Praetorulosa Sophora
  • Praetorulosa


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Description

Sophora praetorulosa (also called False kowhai, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to New Zealand, found in dry forests and scrublands. It has a tall, upright shape and grows up to 20 feet tall, with small, yellow flowers and flat, feathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora praetorulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make hedges and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sophora praetorulosa are yellow in color and have a pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark-brown legume. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora praetorulosa is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sophora praetorulosa

Sophora praetorulosa is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Sophora praetorulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora praetorulosa?

Sophora praetorulosa

What is the family of Sophora praetorulosa?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Sophora praetorulosa?

Praetorulosa Sophora

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