Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sophorocarpa
ID:
172036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 31 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171365

Common Names

  • Cojoba sophorocarpa
  • Sophorocarpa Cojoba
  • Cojoba

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Description

Cojoba sophorocarpa (also called Sophorocarpa Cojoba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical dry forests. It has pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cojoba sophorocarpa is used as a shade tree and for its wood. It is also used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a living fence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cojoba sophorocarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cojoba sophorocarpa is a small tree that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature branches.

Where to Find Cojoba sophorocarpa

Cojoba sophorocarpa can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Cojoba sophorocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Cojoba sophorocarpa?

Sophorocarp Cojoba

What is the growth habit of Cojoba sophorocarpa?

It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 15 m tall.

What is the native range of Cojoba sophorocarpa?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13008275: Originally associated with wfo-0001051074
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13008275: Originally associated with wfo-0001051074
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62893-2: Based on the initial data import