Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
169452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proctor

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser.16: 15 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168781



Common Names

  • Rock Sophora
  • Sophora Saxicola
  • Rock Sophora Tree


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Description

Sophora saxicola (also called Rock Sophora, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora saxicola has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, flat, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora saxicola is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Sophora saxicola

Sophora saxicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Guerrero.

Sophora saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora saxicola?

Sophora saxicola

What is the family of Sophora saxicola?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Sophora saxicola?

Mexico

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