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| − | [[File:pagodatreef5.jpg|thumb|Pagoda tree | + | [[File:pagodatreef5.jpg|thumb|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'']] |
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| − | ''Styphnolobium japonicum'']] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | [[File:Sjaponicflower.jpg|thumb|Flower of pagoda tree ''Sophora japonica'']] | |
| − | A medium sized tree, ''Styphnolobium japonicum'', native to Japan, China and India. The Japanese pagoda tree is considered one of the best trees for bonsai. Also, a yellow-green dye, [ | + | A medium sized tree, ''Styphnolobium japonicum'', native to Japan, China and India. The Japanese pagoda tree is considered one of the best trees for bonsai. Also, a yellow-green dye, [[waifa|waifa]] green, is produced by dipping [[alum|alum]] mordanted [[cotton|cotton]] in the flower extract then drying the cloth in the sun. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Japanese pagoda tree (''Sophora japonica''; ''Styphnolobium japonicum''); waifa; enjo (Jap.) | Japanese pagoda tree (''Sophora japonica''; ''Styphnolobium japonicum''); waifa; enjo (Jap.) | ||
| + | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|Pagoda tree color.PNG~EEM color|Pagoda tree line.PNG~EEM line]]] | ||
| − | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | |
| − | + | * Broad spreading tree growing to 10-20 m | |
| − | + | * Bark = grayish or reddish brown with vertical furrows | |
| − | + | * Leaves = alternate pinnate | |
| − | + | * Flower = creamy white, hanging clusters | |
| − | Broad spreading tree growing to 10-20 m Bark = grayish or reddish brown with vertical furrows Leaves = alternate pinnate Flower = creamy white, hanging clusters Fruit = Green pod containing pearl-like seeds | + | * Fruit = Green pod containing pearl-like seeds |
== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:pagoda tree_dyed paper.jpg|Pagoda tree dyed paper | File:pagoda tree_dyed paper.jpg|Pagoda tree dyed paper | ||
| + | File:Pagoda tree buds.JPG|Pagoda tree buds, unopened | ||
File:Pagoda tree2_overall_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | File:Pagoda tree2_overall_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | ||
File:Pagoda tree2_bark_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | File:Pagoda tree2_bark_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
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* F. Crace-Calvert, ''Dyeing and Calico Printing'', Palmer & Howe, London, 1876 Comment: p. 304 | * F. Crace-Calvert, ''Dyeing and Calico Printing'', Palmer & Howe, London, 1876 Comment: p. 304 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagoda_tree (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005) |
| − | * | + | * Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:55, 2 October 2022
Description
A medium sized tree, Styphnolobium japonicum, native to Japan, China and India. The Japanese pagoda tree is considered one of the best trees for bonsai. Also, a yellow-green dye, Waifa green, is produced by dipping Alum mordanted Cotton in the flower extract then drying the cloth in the sun.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica; Styphnolobium japonicum); waifa; enjo (Jap.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Broad spreading tree growing to 10-20 m
- Bark = grayish or reddish brown with vertical furrows
- Leaves = alternate pinnate
- Flower = creamy white, hanging clusters
- Fruit = Green pod containing pearl-like seeds
Additional Images
Pagoda tree dyed paper
Pagoda tree buds, unopened
Pagoda tree Styphnolobium japonicum
Pagoda tree Styphnolobium japonicum
Resources and Citations
- F. Crace-Calvert, Dyeing and Calico Printing, Palmer & Howe, London, 1876 Comment: p. 304
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagoda_tree (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005)
- Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005)