Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 268 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186606
Common Names
- Caragana erinacea
- Erinaceous Peashrub
- Erinaceous Pea-shrub
Synonyms
- Caragana maximovicziana Kom. [valid]
Description
Caragana erinacea (also called Erinaceous caragana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are trifoliate. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana erinacea is a shrub native to Central Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana erinacea is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana erinacea is a perennial shrub native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.
Where to Find Caragana erinacea
Caragana erinacea can be found in the dry forests of Russia.
Caragana erinacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana erinacea?
Caragana erinacea
What are the common names of Caragana erinacea?
Erinacea caragana and erinacea
What is the native range of Caragana erinacea?
Central Asia
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