Caragana roborovskyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 280 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198199
Common Names
- Caragana roborovskyi
- Roborovskyi Caragana
- Roborovskyi Pea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana roborovskyi (also called 'Roborovsky's Pea', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central Asia and can be found in steppes, deserts and dry river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana roborovskyi 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 roborovskyi has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
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Caragana roborovskyi 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 roborovskyi
Caragana roborovskyi is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.
Caragana roborovskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana roborovskyi?
Caragana roborovskyi
What is the common name of Caragana roborovskyi?
Roborovsky's Caragana
Where is Caragana roborovskyi native to?
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
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana roborovskyi Kom.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.