Caragana litwinowii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 340 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198211
Common Names
- Caragana Litwinowii
- Litwinow's Peashrub
- Litwinow's Caragana
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- Caragana zahlbruckneri litwinowii (Kom.) Yakovlev [valid]
Description
Caragana litwinowii (also called Litwinow's Caragana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 meters in height. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana litwinowii is a drought-tolerant shrub with fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana litwinowii has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caragana litwinowii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering can be done in the spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Caragana litwinowii
Caragana litwinowii is native to China. It can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Caragana litwinowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana litwinowii?
Caragana litwinowii
What is the family of Caragana litwinowii?
Fabaceae
Where is Caragana litwinowii native to?
China, Mongolia, and Russia
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
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana litwinowii Kom.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.