Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gobica
ID:
209127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sanchir

Source:
ildis

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. (Ulan Bator)1: 244 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208456

Common Names

  • Gobi Caragana
  • Gobi Peashrub
  • Gobi Siberian Pea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Caragana gobica occidentalis Kamelin & Yakovlev [unknown]

Description

Caragana gobica (also called Gobic Caragana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central Asia. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a short stem and its leaves are alternate and pinnately compound. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are legumes.

Uses & Benefits

Caragana gobica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fatigue, fever, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caragana gobica has yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flat. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana gobica is a deciduous shrub that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Caragana gobica

Caragana gobica is found in Central Asia.

Caragana gobica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caragana gobica?

Caragana gobica

What is the common name of Caragana gobica?

Gobica Pea-shrub

What is the growth habit of Caragana gobica?

Caragana gobica is an evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit.

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