Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott
Japanese Pagoda Tree
The Japanese Pagoda Tree is a deciduous tree known for its white flowers, which bloom in late summer. It grows to 10-20 meters tall with an equal spread and produces a fine, dark brown timber. The tree is native to China but is popular as an ornamental tree in Europe, North America, and South Africa.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Styphnolobium
The dried flower buds of the Japanese Pagoda Tree contain rutin and quercetin. The dried fruit contains flavonoid glycosides such as sophoricoside, genistin, and rutin, along with flavonoids like genistein, quercetin, and kaempferol. Additionally, the fruit contains alkaloids including cytisine, N-methylcytisine, sophocarpine, matrine, and stizolamine. The bark contains the alkaloid allomatrine.
The Japanese Pagoda Tree has several uses. Its wood is used to make strong, springy curved handles for traditional Japanese woodworking adzes. The tree's fruits have stress resistance and antioxidant properties, making them useful in traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, the flowers and leaves are sometimes used for teas.
Late summer
10-20 meters
White
Temperate regions, including China, Europe, North America, and South Africa
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