TITLE:
Germination Characteristics of Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott Seeds and Their Ecological Significance in Urban Greening
AUTHORS:
Aziza H. Tursuntosheva, Anarjan A. Matkarimova
KEYWORDS:
Japanese Pagoda Tree, Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott, Urban Greening, Landscaping, Navoi, Ornamental Tree, Promising Tree Species, Seed Germination, Drought Resistance, Urban Green Infrastructure, Microclimate
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Plant Sciences,
Vol.17 No.10,
October
27,
2026
ABSTRACT: This article examines the growing emphasis placed in Uzbekistan on the cultivation of ornamental tree species that provide environmental benefits and can also serve as productive sources of raw materials in residential areas, recreational zones, and the grounds of enterprises and organizations. Particular attention is given to the Japanese pagoda tree, Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott. The paper presents its botanical characteristics and distribution, seed storage longevity, and laboratory germination performance, and discusses its significance for urban greening on the basis of contemporary scientific literature.