What is another word for Genus Cladrastis?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs klˈadɹastˌiz] (IPA) 
Genus Cladrastis is a plant genus that belongs to the family Fabaceae. The most common synonym for this genus is Cladrastis kentukea. Other synonyms for this genus include Virgilia lutea, Cladrastis lutea, and Sophora lutea. The species Cladrastis chinensis is known as the yellowwood tree and is native to China. It is also sometimes referred to as the Chinese yellowwood. Besides, Cladrastis kentukea is a deciduous tree with yellow flowers that bloom in spring, and it is also known as the American yellowwood. These synonyms help to avoid confusion and help us to identify different species more quickly.
