Fabaceae FAMILY

Sophora microphylla

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Sophora microphylla is an evergreen tree growing eventually up to 25 metres tall, though often much smaller in cultivation. The bole can be up to 60cm in diameter. The plant usually goes through a more or less prolonged juvenile state during which it forms a dense bush with slender intertwining branches[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials. The wood is of good quality and is harvested commercially. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNew Zealand - North, South and Chatham Islands

HabitatLowland and lower montane regions, growing along rivers, forest outskirts, and open places[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ].