Status:
valid
Authors:
Stocks
Source:
ildis
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc.4: 145 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186072
Common Names
- Caragana Ambigua
- Ambiguous Caragana
- Ambiguous Pea Tree
Synonyms
- Aspalathus ambiguus (Stocks) Kuntze [illegitimate]
Description
Caragana ambigua (also called 'Ambiguous Peashrub' and 'Ambiguous Caragana', among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana ambigua is used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is also used for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana ambigua is a yellow pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana ambigua is a small shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is tolerant of drought and frost.
Where to Find Caragana ambigua
Caragana ambigua can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.
Caragana ambigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana ambigua?
Caragana ambigua
What is the common name of Caragana ambigua?
Ambiguous Peashrub
What is the family of Caragana ambigua?
Fabaceae
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