Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez, reimpr. 2: 73 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193869
Common Names
- Sophora toromiro
- Toromiro sophora
- Sophora toromiro
Synonyms
- Edwardsia toromiro Phil. [valid]
Description
Sophora toromiro (also called Toromiro, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora toromiro is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora toromiro is yellow in color and has a typical pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora toromiro is a perennial shrub that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.
Where to Find Sophora toromiro
Sophora toromiro is native to the islands of Easter Island and Isla Salas y Gomez in the South Pacific. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas and canyons. It is also found in grasslands and scrublands.
Sophora toromiro FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora toromiro?
Sophora toromiro
What is the common name of Sophora toromiro?
Toromiro
What is the natural habitat of Sophora toromiro?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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