Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) Pojark.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 401 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186607
Common Names
- Caragana pleiophylla
- Many-leaved Peashrub
- Many-leaved Pea-shrub
Synonyms
- Caragana tragacanthoides pleiophylla Regel [valid]
Description
Caragana pleiophylla (also called Pleiophyllous caragana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are trifoliate. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana pleiophylla is a shrub native to Central Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana pleiophylla is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana pleiophylla is a perennial shrub native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.
Where to Find Caragana pleiophylla
Caragana pleiophylla can be found in the dry forests of Russia.
Caragana pleiophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana pleiophylla?
Caragana pleiophylla
What are the common names of Caragana pleiophylla?
Pleiophylla caragana and pleiophylla
What is the native range of Caragana pleiophylla?
Central Asia
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