Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chathamica
ID:
503138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst.34: 319 (1901 publ. 1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502470

Common Names

  • Sophora chathamica
  • Chatham Sophora
  • Chatham Pagoda Tree

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Synonyms

  • Sophora microphylla chathamica (Cockayne) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Sophora chathamica (also called Chatham Island Kowhai, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to New Zealand. It grows up to 10m tall with a trunk up to 0.5m in diameter. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora chathamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sophora chathamica is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora chathamica is a shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sophora chathamica

Sophora chathamica is native to New Zealand.

Sophora chathamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora chathamica?

Sophora chathamica

What is the common name of Sophora chathamica?

Chatham Island Kowhai

What is the natural habitat of Sophora chathamica?

Coastal cliffs and rocky areas

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