Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Simpson & J.S.Thomson
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand72: 23 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192921
Common Names
- Sophora Longicarinata
- Long-Beaked Sophora
- Long-Beaked Necklacepod
Synonyms
- Sophora microphylla longicarinata (G.Simpson & J.S.Thomson) Allan [unknown]
Description
Sophora longicarinata (also called 'Long-Beaked Sophora', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora longicarinata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora longicarinata has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora longicarinata is a tropical tree that can be propagated through seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in well-drained, fertile soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be propagated through cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Sophora longicarinata
Sophora longicarinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Sophora longicarinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora longicarinata?
Sophora longicarinata
What is the common name of Sophora longicarinata?
Longicarinata sophora
What is the natural habitat of Sophora longicarinata?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
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