Sophora tonkinensis
Sophora tonkinensis Gagnep.
Sophora tonkinensis is a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine. Sofalcone is an oral gastrointestinal medication and a synthetic derivative of sophoradin, an isoprenyl chalcone found in S.
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Sophora tonkinensisOverview
Sophora tonkinensis is a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Sofalcone is an oral gastrointestinal medication and a synthetic derivative of sophoradin, an isoprenyl chalcone found in S. tonkinensis.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
The plant is propagated mainly by **seed**: sow fresh or pre-treated seed in loose, moist soil and keep it evenly damp; germination follows within a few weeks.
Seedling & growth
Seedlings establish, forming leaves and roots; growth rate depends on light and moisture.
Flowering
The plant blooms with **pale yellow flowers, May–July**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Fruiting & harvest
After flowering the plant sets fruit and seed; **3–4-year-old roots dug in autumn**.
Uses
- Sophora tonkinensis is a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Sofalcone là hợp chất dùng để chữa các bệnh tiêu hóa và là dẫn xuất tổng hợp của sophoradin, một dạng isoprenyl chalcone có trong loài cây này.
Habitat & conservation
Sofalcone is an oral gastrointestinal medication and a synthetic derivative of sophoradin, an isoprenyl chalcone found in S.
Conservation
Sophora tonkinensis has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Sophora tonkinensis — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Sophora tonkinensis — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q7563135 — Wikidata,