Caragana shensiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Chang
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.17(2): 83 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198237
Common Names
- Caragana shensiensis
- Shensiensis Caragana
- Shensi Caragana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana shensiensis (also called Shensi 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 shensiensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana shensiensis 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 shensiensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Caragana shensiensis
Caragana shensiensis is native to China. It can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Caragana shensiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana shensiensis?
Caragana shensiensis
What is the family of Caragana shensiensis?
Fabaceae
Where is Caragana shensiensis 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
Chen Wan Chang (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Chang' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana shensiensis C.W.Chang: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.