Sophora xanthoantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Ma
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.20: 468 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060723
Common Names
- Sophora xanthoantha
- Xanthoantha Sophora
- Xanthoantha Strophostyles
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Sophora xanthoantha (also called Yellow-Flowered Sophora, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Taiwan. It grows to a height of 2m and has pinnate leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora xanthoantha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora xanthoantha is a yellow, fragrant, and fluffy flower. The seed is a flat, brown, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Sophora xanthoantha is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be watered regularly. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Sophora xanthoantha
Sophora xanthoantha is native to China and can be found in subtropical and warm temperate regions of the country.
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
Chi Yun Ma (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Ma' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora xanthoantha C.Y.Ma: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.