Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrenk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg3: 307 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209402
Common Names
- Sophora songarica
- Songar Sophora
- Songarica Sophora
Synonyms
- Ammothamnus songoricus (Schrenk) Lipsky ex Pavlov [unknown]
- Ammothamnus songoricus (Schrenk) Lipsky ex Vassilcz. [valid]
Description
Sophora songarica (also called Songar sophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony places.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora songarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora songarica has yellow flowers that are small and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sophora songarica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sophora songarica
Sophora songarica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Sophora songarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora songarica?
Sophora songarica
Where is Sophora songarica native to?
It is native to the steppes of Central Asia.
What is the growth habit of Sophora songarica?
It is a deciduous shrub with a spreading habit.
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