Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthophylla
ID:
187553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 311 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186882

Common Names

  • Caragana acanthophylla
  • Spiny-leaved Caragana
  • Caragana

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Synonyms

  • Caragana ancanthophylla Kom. [unknown]
  • Caragana tragacanthoides sensu B.Fedtsch. [deprecated]

Description

Caragana acanthophylla (also called 'Siberian Peashrub', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Siberia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Caragana acanthophylla is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of firewood and timber for construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caragana acanthophylla sub. macrocalyx Yakovlev
Caragana acanthophylla sub. acanthophylla
Caragana acanthophylla var. xinjiangensis C.Y.Yang & N.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caragana acanthophylla has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana acanthophylla is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Caragana acanthophylla

Caragana acanthophylla is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky soils in full sun. It is also found in parts of Europe and North America.

Caragana acanthophylla FAQ

What are the common names of Caragana acanthophylla?

Caragana acanthophylla is commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub.

What is the growth habit of Caragana acanthophylla?

Caragana acanthophylla is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Caragana acanthophylla?

Caragana acanthophylla typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Caragana genus

Caragana ussuriensis, Caragana tragacanthoides, Caragana stenophylla, Caragana spinosa, Caragana pygmaea, Caragana pumila, Caragana kirghisorum, Caragana laeta, Caragana decorticans, Caragana sinica, Caragana brevispina, Caragana ambigua, Caragana tibetica, Caragana pekinensis, Caragana densa, Caragana franchetiana, Caragana tangutica, Caragana erinacea, Caragana pleiophylla, Caragana turkestanica, Caragana acanthophylla, Caragana conferta, Caragana gerardiana, Caragana prestoniae, Caragana scythica, Caragana afghanica, Caragana aurantiaca, Caragana gerrardiana, Caragana jubata, Caragana maimanensis, Caragana microphylla, Caragana ulicina, Caragana dasyphylla, Caragana spinifera, Caragana pruinosa, Caragana bicolor, Caragana alpina, Caragana kozlowi, Caragana cuneato-alata, Caragana leucospina, Caragana przewalskii, Caragana bongardiana, Caragana roborovskyi, Caragana changduensis, Caragana soongorica, Caragana stipitata, Caragana zahlbruckneri, Caragana manshurica, Caragana purdomii, Caragana litwinowii,

Species in the Fabaceae family