Sophora longipes - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C12: 270 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188610
Common Names
- Sophora longipes
- Long-stalked Sophora
- Long-stalked Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sophora longipes (also called Long-stalked Sophora, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in sandy soils in heathland and woodland areas. It has small yellow flowers that bloom from August to October.
Uses & Benefits
Sophora longipes is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sophora longipes has small yellow flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sophora longipes is a small shrub native to Western Australia. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Sophora longipes
Sophora longipes is native to New South Wales and Victoria. It can be found in open woodlands and along creek beds.
Sophora longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sophora longipes?
Sophora longipes
What type of plant is Sophora longipes?
It is a shrub
Where is Sophora longipes found?
It is found in Australia
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sophora longipes Merr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.