Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
187395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schott

Source:
ildis

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Wiener Z. Kunst3: 844 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186724



Common Names

  • Styphnolobium japonicum
  • Japanese Pagoda Tree
  • Scholar Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sophora sinensis Forrest [valid]
  • Sophora korolkowii Dieck ex Koehne [valid]
  • Sophora japonica L. [valid]
  • Macrotropis foetida DC. [illegitimate]
  • Ormosia esquirolii H.Lév. [valid]
  • Pongamia chinensis DC. [valid]
  • Sophora sinica Rosier [valid]
  • Sophora angustifoliola Q.Q.Liu & H.Y.Ye [valid]
  • Sophora vestita Nakai [valid]
  • Anagyris sinensis Steud. [illegitimate]
  • Radiusia chinensis Heynh. [valid]
  • Anagyris chinensis Spreng. [valid]
  • Sophora pubescens Tausch [valid]
  • Sophora vaniotii H.Lév. [valid]
  • Sophora japonica pubescens (Tausch) Bosse [unknown]
  • Sophora griffithii korolkowii Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Sophora korolkowi Diecks [unknown]
  • Sophora korolkowi Dieck ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Sophora pendula (Lodd. ex Sweet) D'Ounous [valid]
  • Styphnolobium japonicum oligophyllum (Spach) H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Sophora japonica oligophylla Spach [unknown]
  • Styphnolobium japonicum vestitum (Rehder) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Styphnolobium japonicum violaceum (Carrière) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Styphnolobium japonicum pendulum (Lodd. ex Sweet) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Sophora japonica vestita Rehder [valid]
  • Sophora japonica pendula Lodd. ex Sweet [valid]
  • Styphnolobium japonicum pendulum (Lodd. ex Sweet) G.Kirchn. [valid]
  • Sophora japonica violacea Carrière [unknown]
  • Sophora japonica columnaris Schwer. [valid]
  • Sophora japonica oligophylla Franch. [valid]
  • Sophora japonica pendula (Lodd. ex Sweet) Zabel [valid]
  • Sophora japonica praecox Schwer. [valid]
  • Sophora japonica violacea (Carrière) Zabel [valid]
  • Styphnolobium japonicum pubescens (Tausch) G.Kirchn. [valid]
  • Robinia mitis Lour. [illegitimate]
  • Sophora mairei H.Lév. [illegitimate]
  • Anagyris foetida Lour. [deprecated]

Description

Styphnolobium japonicum (also called Fava-de-japão, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in dry forests, and can reach heights of up to 15 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Styphnolobium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphnolobium japonicum has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphnolobium japonicum is a slow-growing, medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is propagated by seeds, which should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the tree is drought-tolerant and can withstand some frost. Pruning should be done regularly to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Styphnolobium japonicum

Styphnolobium japonicum is native to East Asia and can be found in temperate regions.

Styphnolobium japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphnolobium japonicum?

Styphnolobium japonicum

What is the common name of Styphnolobium japonicum?

Japonicum

What is the family of Styphnolobium japonicum?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.