Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci.14: 413 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002010
Common Names
- Sophora Albopetiolulata
- Albopetiolulata Satinash
- White Satinash
Description
Sophora albopetiolulata (also called 'White-Petioled Sophora', among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora albopetiolulata has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora albopetiolulata has white flowers with a tubular shape and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora albopetiolulata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sophora albopetiolulata
Sophora albopetiolulata is native to China and can be found in forests, hills, and valleys.
Sophora albopetiolulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora albopetiolulata?
Sophora albopetiolulata
What is the common name of Sophora albopetiolulata?
White-petioled Sophora
What is the natural habitat of Sophora albopetiolulata?
Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes
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