Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
174944

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J.C.Ives, Rep. Colorado R.4: 10 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174273

Common Names

  • Kowhai
  • Kowhai Tree
  • Sophora stenophylla

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Synonyms

  • Vexibia stenophylla (A.Gray) W.A.Weber [valid]

Description

Sophora stenophylla (also called Narrow-leaved Sophora, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with pinnately compound leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sophora stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sophora stenophylla has yellow, pea-like flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sophora stenophylla is a small, deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Sophora stenophylla

Sophora stenophylla is native to parts of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Sophora stenophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Sophora stenophylla?

Narrow-Leaf Sophora

What is the natural range of Sophora stenophylla?

Central and western China

What is the growth habit of Sophora stenophylla?

Small to medium-sized deciduous tree

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