Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
ildis
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl.: 94 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203615
Common Names
- Sophora violacea
- Violet Sophora
- Violet False Teak
Synonyms
- Sophora rubriflora P.C.Tsoong [illegitimate]
Description
Sophora violacea (also called Violet Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora violacea is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as a source of timber. It is also used as a shade tree in tea plantations and as a fodder tree for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora violacea has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora violacea is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location until established.
Where to Find Sophora violacea
Sophora violacea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats regions.
Sophora violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora violacea?
Sophora violacea
What is the common name of Sophora violacea?
Violet sophora
Where is Sophora violacea native to?
India
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