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[[File:pagodatreef5.jpg|thumb|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'']] | [[File:pagodatreef5.jpg|thumb|Pagoda tree ''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, [[waifa|waifa]] green, is produced by dipping [[alum|alum]] mordanted [[cotton|cotton]] in the flower extract then drying the cloth in the sun. | 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. | ||
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Japanese pagoda tree (''Sophora japonica''; ''Styphnolobium japonicum''); waifa; enjo (Jap.) | Japanese pagoda tree (''Sophora japonica''; ''Styphnolobium japonicum''); waifa; enjo (Jap.) | ||
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|Pagoda tree color.PNG~EEM color|Pagoda tree line.PNG~EEM line]]] | [[[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 Fruit = Green pod containing pearl-like seeds | + | * 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 == | == Additional Images == | ||
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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) | * Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005) | ||
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)