Caragana brevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 211 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198239
Common Names
- Caragana
- Pea Shrub
- Siberian Peashrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana brevifolia (also called Short-Leaved Caragana, 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
Caragana brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana brevifolia has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caragana brevifolia 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 Caragana brevifolia
Caragana brevifolia is native to China. It can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Caragana brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana brevifolia?
Caragana brevifolia
What is the family of Caragana brevifolia?
Fabaceae
Where is Caragana brevifolia native to?
China, Mongolia, and Russia
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
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana brevifolia Kom.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.