Sophora masafuerana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez, reimpr. 2: 142 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050796
Common Names
- Sophora masafuerana
- Masafuera Sophora
- Masafuera Island Bean Tree
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Sophora masafuerana (also called Masafuera Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in wetlands and along riversides.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora masafuerana is used as a source of firewood, fodder, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sophora masafuerana is yellow and has a long, tubular shape. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Sophora masafuerana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the establishment period.
Where to Find Sophora masafuerana
Sophora masafuerana is native to the Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile.
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
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora masafuerana (Phil.) Skottsb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.