Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Z.Zhao & D.W.Zhou
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin10(2): 83 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240532
Description
Caragana tekesiensis (also called Tekes pea-tree, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has a rounded, spreading habit and grows to a height of 3 meters. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and forests at elevations of 2,000 to 4,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana tekesiensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana tekesiensis is a yellow to white color, with a five-petaled corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana tekesiensis is a shrub native to Central Asia. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division. Seeds can also be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Caragana tekesiensis
Caragana tekesiensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Caragana tekesiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana tekesiensis?
Caragana tekesiensis
What is the common name of Caragana tekesiensis?
Tekes Caragana
Where is Caragana tekesiensis found?
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
Dao Wei Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Zhou' in the authors string.