Sophora chathamica, the coastal kōwhai, sometimes known as Chatham Island kōwhai, is one of 8 species of native sophora or kōwhai in New Zealand and grows naturally in the north-west of the North Island in New Zealand, as far south as the Tongaporutu River in north Taranaki, and as far north as Te Paki.

[1] It can also be found growing near Wellington and the Chatham Islands, although these later plantings are thought to be a result of Māori plantings in the late 18th century and early 19th century.

chathamica are considered references to coastal kowhai.

As assessed by the New Zealand Threat Classification System,[5] S. chathamica is not considered threatened.

There are also several cultivars available, including: Media related to Sophora chathamica at Wikimedia Commons