Sophora rapaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.106: 120 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502448
Common Names
- Sophora rapaensis
- Rapa Sophora
- Rapa Pagoda Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sophora rapaensis (also called Japanese Pagoda Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows up to 10m tall with a trunk up to 0.5m in diameter. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora rapaensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora rapaensis has yellow flowers, with seed pods that contain black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sophora rapaensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is best propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Sophora rapaensis
Sophora rapaensis is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Sophora rapaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora rapaensis?
Sophora rapaensis
What is the family of Sophora rapaensis?
Fabaceae
Where is Sophora rapaensis found?
Central and South America
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907084-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora rapaensis H.St.John: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.