Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuttalliana
ID:
166028

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab.24(2): title page verso [42] (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165357

Common Names

  • Nuttall's Sophora
  • Nuttall's Necklace-pod
  • Nuttall's Necklacepod

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Synonyms

  • Pseudosophora sericea (Raf.) Sweet [valid]
  • Radiusia sericea (Raf.) Heynh. [valid]
  • Vexibia sericea (Raf.) Raf. [valid]
  • Sophora sericea Nutt. [illegitimate]
  • Patrinia sericea Raf. [valid]
  • Sophora carnosa (Pursh) Yakovlev [valid]
  • Astragalus carnosus Pursh [unknown]
  • Vexibia nuttalliana (B.L.Turner) W.A.Weber [valid]
  • Vibexia sericea (Raf.) Raf. [valid]
  • Sophora sericea [Jaume St.Hil.], in Duham. [unknown]
  • Vexibia nuttalliana (B.L.Turner) Yakovlev [unknown]

Description

Sophora nuttalliana (also called Nuttall's Sophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora nuttalliana is used as an ornamental plant, as it is known for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sophora nuttalliana is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora nuttalliana is a fast-growing, deciduous tree. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods will result in a vigorous plant.

Where to Find Sophora nuttalliana

Sophora nuttalliana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Sophora nuttalliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sophora nuttalliana?

Sophora nuttalliana

What are the common names of Sophora nuttalliana?

Nuttall's Sophora

What is the natural habitat of Sophora nuttalliana?

Sophora nuttalliana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

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