Caragana spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 2: 269. 1825 [mid Nov 1825]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186048
Common Names
- Siberian Pea Tree
- Siberian Peashrub
- Caragana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana spinosa (also called 'Spiny Peashrub' and 'Spiny Caragana', among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana spinosa is a yellow pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caragana spinosa is a small shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is tolerant of drought and frost.
Where to Find Caragana spinosa
Caragana spinosa can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.
Caragana spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana spinosa?
Caragana spinosa
What is the common name of Caragana spinosa?
Spiny peashrub
What is the family of Caragana spinosa?
Fabaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-32438: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.