Caragana oreophila - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh8: 181 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585918
Common Names
- Caragana Oreophila
- Oreophila Plant
- Oreophila Caragana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana oreophila (also called Siberian Peashrub, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to Siberia. It has thin, needle-like leaves that grow in a rosette pattern and small, yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, temperate forests and is often seen growing in rocky, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana oreophila 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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Caragana oreophila can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Caragana oreophila
Caragana oreophila can be found in Central Asia.
Caragana oreophila FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Caragana oreophila?
Caragana oreophila is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia.
What type of soil does Caragana oreophila prefer?
Caragana oreophila prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How much light does Caragana oreophila need?
Caragana oreophila needs bright, indirect light.
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
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:483869-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana oreophila W.W.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.