Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.X.Liou
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.22: 214 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198190
Common Names
- Caragana alpina
- Alpine Caragana
- Alpina Pea Tree
Description
Caragana alpina (also called 'Alpine Pea', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central Asia and can be found in steppes, deserts and dry river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana alpina is a drought-tolerant shrub with fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana alpina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana alpina is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering can be done in the spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Caragana alpina
Caragana alpina is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.
Caragana alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana alpina?
Caragana alpina
What is the common name of Caragana alpina?
Alpine Caragana
Where is Caragana alpina native to?
China
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
References
Ying Xing Liou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Liou' in the authors string.