Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 282 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186075
Common Names
- Caragana tibetica
- Tibetan Peashrub
- Tibetan Caragana
Synonyms
- Caragana ordosica Y.Z.Zhao, Zong Y.Zhu & L.Q.Zhao [unknown]
- Caragana tragacanthoides tibetica Maxim. ex C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
Description
Caragana tibetica (also called Tibetan Pea Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayan region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It produces small, round pods that contain edible seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana tibetica is used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is also used for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana tibetica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana tibetica is a perennial legume that is native to Asia. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
Where to Find Caragana tibetica
Caragana tibetica can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, particularly in Tibet and western China.
Caragana tibetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana tibetica?
Caragana tibetica
What is the common name of Caragana tibetica?
Tibetan Peashrub
What is the family of Caragana tibetica?
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