Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gerardiana
ID:
187561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
J.F.Royle, Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts.: 198 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186890

Common Names

  • Caragana gerardiana
  • Gerard's Caragana
  • Caragana

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Synonyms

  • Caragana nuristanica Rech.f. & Edelb. [unknown]
  • Aspalathus gerardianus (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caragana pulcherrima Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Caragana rossii Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Caragana spinosissima Benth. [valid]
  • Astragalus gerardianus Graham [unknown]
  • Astragalus spinosissimus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Caragana gerardiana (also called 'Gerard's Peashrub', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Caragana gerardiana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caragana gerardiana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana gerardiana is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Caragana gerardiana

Caragana gerardiana is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky soils in full sun. It is also found in parts of Europe and North America.

Caragana gerardiana FAQ

What are the common names of Caragana gerardiana?

Caragana gerardiana is commonly known as the Gerard's Peashrub.

What is the growth habit of Caragana gerardiana?

Caragana gerardiana is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Caragana gerardiana?

Caragana gerardiana typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

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