Status:
valid
Authors:
Zhao Y.Chang & Yakovlev
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. China10: 539 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746275
Common Names
- Liouan Caragana
- Liouan Pea Tree
- Liouan Peashrub
Description
Caragana liouana (also called Liou's Caragana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to China and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana liouana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana liouana has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana liouana is a deciduous shrub native to China. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Caragana liouana
Caragana liouana can be found in the tropical regions of South and East Asia.
Caragana liouana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana liouana?
Caragana liouana
What is the common name of Caragana liouana?
Chinese Caragana
What is the natural habitat of Caragana liouana?
Mountainous areas in China
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
References
Zhao Yang Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhao Y.Chang' in the authors string.