Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
godleyi
ID:
503083

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

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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.

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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

References

Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.