Status:
valid
Authors:
Heenan & de Lange
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot.39: 40 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502415
Common Names
- Godley's Sophora
- Sophora Godleyi
- Godley's Kowhai
Description
Sophora godleyi (also called Godley's Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in the south-east of Australia. It has small, white, fragrant flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora godleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora godleyi is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center and a long, curved spadix. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora godleyi is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Sophora godleyi
Sophora godleyi is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Sophora godleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora godleyi?
Sophora godleyi
What is the common name of Sophora godleyi?
Godley's sophora
What is the family of Sophora godleyi?
Fabaceae
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