Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zaissanica
ID:
586602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sanchir

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.32: 75 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585934

Common Names

  • Caragana Zaissanica
  • Caragana Tree
  • Caragana Arborescens

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Description

Caragana zaissanica (also called Zaisan Pea Tree, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Caragana zaissanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caragana zaissanica has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana zaissanica is a hardy shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Caragana zaissanica

Caragana zaissanica can be found in Central Asia.

Caragana zaissanica FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Caragana zaissanica?

Caragana zaissanica prefers temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the optimal soil pH for Caragana zaissanica?

Caragana zaissanica prefers a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What is the optimal sunlight for Caragana zaissanica?

Caragana zaissanica prefers full sun.

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