Sophora moorcroftiana

Physical Characteristics

Sophora moorcroftiana is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in leaf all year, in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Stomachic The seed is diuretic and stomachic[91]. A paste of the seeds is used in the treatment of gastric troubles[272].

Known Hazards

The plant contains cytisine, which resembles nicotine and is similarly toxic[238].