Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
187662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchanan

Source:
ildis

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst.16: 395 (1883 publ. 1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186991



Common Names

  • Sophora prostrata
  • Prostrata
  • Prostrata Sophora


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Synonyms

  • Edwardsia prostrata (Buchanan) W.R.B.Oliv. [valid]
  • Sophora tetraptera prostrata (Buchanan) Kirk [unknown]

Description

Sophora prostrata (also called Prostrate Sophora, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora prostrata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora prostrata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora prostrata is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Sophora prostrata

Sophora prostrata can be found in Central and South America.

Sophora prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora prostrata?

Sophora prostrata

What is the common name of Sophora prostrata?

Prostrate kowhai

What is the family of Sophora prostrata?

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