Sophora japonica
Family Leguminosae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Chinese Scholar Tree, Japanese Pagoda Tree |
| Synonyms | Sophora griffithii subsp. korolkowii Yakovlev; Sophora japonica L.; Sophora korolkowi Dieck ex Koehne; Sophora korolkowi Diecks; Sophora korolkowii Dieck; Sophora pubescens Tausch; Sophora sinensis Forrest |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 25 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | Information unavailable |
| Exotic range (other) | North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Urban areas, gardens and parks |
| Soil type (exotic) | Well drained, Sandy, Loamy |
| Decade of introduction | 1950 |
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| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 6 | 42 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 12 | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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