Sophora tetraptera
Large Leaved Kōwhai
Also known as: Edwardsia grandiflora Salisb. +8 more
- Edwardsia grandiflora Salisb.
- Edwardsia intermedia Tausch
- Edwardsia macrophylla Wender.
- Edwardsia minima Lodd. ex W.H.Baxter
- Edwardsia myriophylla Wender.
- Edwardsia tetraptera (J.S.Muell.) W.R.B.Oliv.
- Podalyria tetraptera Steud.
- Sophora grandiflora (Salisb.) Skottsb.
- Sophora tetraptera subsp. grandiflora J.R.Duncan & V.C.Davies
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in Australasia, Sophora tetraptera (commonly known as Large-leaved Kōwhai) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand North
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Peru