Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
197942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steenis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 17: 428 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197271

Common Names

  • Sophora benthamii
  • Bentham's Sophora
  • Bentham's Kowhai

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Synonyms

  • Ormosia acuminata Graham [invalid]
  • Sophora acuminata Benth. ex Baker [illegitimate]

Description

Sophora benthamii (also called Bentham's 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 benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sophora benthamii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora benthamii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 8 feet. It has a spreading habit and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sophora benthamii

Sophora benthamii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Sophora benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora benthamii?

Sophora benthamii

What is the common name of Sophora benthamii?

No common name

What are the characteristics of Sophora benthamii?

It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small, white 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