Status:
valid
Authors:
Pamp.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 17: 391 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585894
Common Names
- Caragana Brevicalyx
- Brevicalyx Plant
- Brevicalyx Caragana
Description
Caragana brevicalyx (also called Siberian Peashrub, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to Siberia. It has thin, needle-like leaves that grow in a rosette pattern and small, yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, temperate forests and is often seen growing in rocky, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana brevicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana brevicalyx is a yellow, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana brevicalyx is a shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Caragana brevicalyx
Caragana brevicalyx can be found in temperate regions of China, Mongolia, and Russia.
Caragana brevicalyx FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Caragana brevicalyx?
Caragana brevicalyx is native to Central Asia.
What type of soil does Caragana brevicalyx prefer?
Caragana brevicalyx prefers a soil that is well-draining and rich in organic matter.
What type of light does Caragana brevicalyx need?
Caragana brevicalyx needs bright, indirect light.
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