Status:
valid
Authors:
Pojark.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 396 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186052
Common Names
- Kirghiz Pea Tree
- Kirghiz Peashrub
- Caragana
Synonyms
- Caragana kirghizorum Pojark. [unknown]
- Caragana grandiflora steveni Kom. [unknown]
Description
Caragana kirghisorum (also called 'Kirghiz Peashrub' and 'Kirghiz Caragana', among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana kirghisorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Caragana kirghisorum var. kirghisorum
Caragana kirghisorum var. longipedunculata C.Y.Yang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana kirghisorum is a yellow pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana kirghisorum is a small shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is tolerant of drought and frost.
Where to Find Caragana kirghisorum
Caragana kirghisorum is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Caragana kirghisorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana kirghisorum?
Caragana kirghisorum
What is the common name of Caragana kirghisorum?
Kirghiz peashrub
What is the family of Caragana kirghisorum?
Fabaceae
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