Status:
valid
Authors:
Kar. & Kir.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou14: 401 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198248
Common Names
- Calophaca
- Soongorica
- Soongorica Calophaca
Synonyms
- Calophaca hovenii Schrenk [valid]
- Calophaca howenii Schrenk [unknown]
Description
Calophaca soongorica (also called Soongor Calophaca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 meters in height. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Calophaca soongorica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calophaca soongorica has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophaca soongorica is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Calophaca soongorica
Calophaca soongorica can be found in the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Calophaca soongorica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophaca soongorica?
Calophaca soongorica
What is the family of Calophaca soongorica?
Fabaceae
Where is Calophaca soongorica native to?
China
Species in the Calophaca genus
Calophaca wolgarica,
Calophaca sinica,
Calophaca chinensis,
Calophaca soongorica,
Calophaca crassicaulis,
Calophaca grandiflora,
Calophaca pskemica,
Calophaca reticulata,
Calophaca sericea,
Calophaca tianschanica,
Calophaca tomentosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family