Sophora longicarinata is commonly known as kōwhai or limestone kōwhai that grows naturally in a limited range around northern Nelson and also western Marlborough in New Zealand.[1] This species has quite small leaves compared to other similar species. Originally classified as a species in 1942 and then merged with Sophora microphylla it was reclassified as its own species again in 2001.[2] As its common name suggests it grows in limestone areas. This species does not have a divaricating juvenile phase.[3]

Sophora longicarinata
Limestone kōwhai foliage
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Sophora
Species:
S. longicarinata
Binomial name
Sophora longicarinata
G.Simpson & J.S.Thomson
Limestone kōwhai flower and seed pod closeup

References

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  1. ^ "Sophora longicarinata". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.
  2. ^ Hughes, Denis. "Pg 203" (PDF). Sophora — The Kowhais of New Zealand©. IPPS—International Plant Propagator’s Society.
  3. ^ "Sophora longicarinata". Southern Woods Nursery Ltd.