Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 314 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186609
Common Names
- Caragana arborescens
- Siberian peashrub
- Turkestan Caragana
Synonyms
- Caragana turkesstanica Kom. [unknown]
Description
Caragana turkestanica (also called Turkestanian caragana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are trifoliate. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana turkestanica is a shrub native to Central Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Caragana turkestanica var. indurescens Sanchir
Caragana turkestanica var. turkestanica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana turkestanica is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana turkestanica is a perennial shrub native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.
Where to Find Caragana turkestanica
Caragana turkestanica can be found in the dry forests of Central Asia.
Caragana turkestanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana turkestanica?
Caragana turkestanica
What are the common names of Caragana turkestanica?
Turkestanica caragana and turkestanica
What is the native range of Caragana turkestanica?
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