Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) Poir.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 2: 89 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194798
Common Names
- Crimson Caragana
- Crimson Pea Tree
- Crimson Locust
Synonyms
- Robinia jubata Pall. [valid]
- Astragalus jubata (Pall.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Aspalathus jubatus (Poir.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Caragana jubata (also called Cane Pea Tree, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Argentina and Chile. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m, with a spread of 0.3-1.5 m. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana jubata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Caragana jubata var. jubata
Caragana jubata var. czetyrkininii (Sanchir) Y.X.Liou
Caragana jubata for. seczhuanica (Kom.) X.Y.Zhu & W.Liu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana jubata has yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana jubata is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood.
Where to Find Caragana jubata
Caragana jubata can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Russia.
Caragana jubata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana jubata?
Caragana jubata
What is the common name of Caragana jubata?
Siberian Pea Shrub
What is the habitat of Caragana jubata?
It is found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands
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