Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scythica
ID:
191714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kom.) Pojark.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 396 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191043

Common Names

  • Scythian Pea
  • Scythian Caragana
  • Scythian Siberian Pea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Caragana grandiflora scythica Kom. [valid]

Description

Caragana scythica (also called Scythian Caragana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky soils and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Caragana scythica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caragana scythica has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana scythica is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Caragana scythica

Caragana scythica can be found in the steppes and deserts of Central Asia.

Caragana scythica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caragana scythica?

Caragana scythica

What is the common name of Caragana scythica?

Scythian Caragana

What is the native range of Caragana scythica?

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

References

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.