Sophora yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Ma
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.20: 467 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197230
Common Names
- Sophora yunnanensis
- Yunnan Sophora
- Yunnan Kowhai
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sophora yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Sophora, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora yunnanensis is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with serrated leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sophora yunnanensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Sophora yunnanensis
Sophora yunnanensis is native to the tropical forests of China. It can be found in the wild in the Yunnan province.
Sophora yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora yunnanensis?
Sophora yunnanensis
What is the common name of Sophora yunnanensis?
No common name
What are the characteristics of Sophora yunnanensis?
It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small, yellow flowers
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 yunnanensis C.Y.Ma: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.