Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
187180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)3: 18 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186509



Common Names

  • Tonkin Sophora
  • Tonkin's Sophora
  • Tonkin's Tree Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cephalostigmaton tonkinensis (Gagnep.) Yakovlev [valid]
  • Cephalostigmaton tonkinense (Gagnep.) Yakovlev [unknown]

Description

Sophora tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Sophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sophora tonkinensis var. purpurascens C.Y.Ma
Sophora tonkinensis var. polyphylla X.C.Huang & Z.C.Zhou
Sophora tonkinensis var. tonkinensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sophora tonkinensis are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora tonkinensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Sophora tonkinensis

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

Sophora tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora tonkinensis?

Sophora tonkinensis

What are the common names of Sophora tonkinensis?

Chinese Scholar Tree, Chinese Parasol Tree

What is the natural habitat of Sophora tonkinensis?

It is native to China, Vietnam, and Laos, 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