Caragana aliensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Z.Zhao
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.63: 345 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285551
Common Names
- Caragana
- Aliensis
- Caragana Aliensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana aliensis (also called Alien Caragana, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to China and is usually found in alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana aliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Caragana aliensis are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thick with multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caragana aliensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in partial shade and water regularly.
Where to Find Caragana aliensis
Caragana aliensis can be found in the temperate regions of Asia.
Caragana aliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana aliensis?
Caragana aliensis
What are the common names of Caragana aliensis?
Aliensis, Alien Caragana
What is the natural habitat of Caragana aliensis?
Mountain forests, thickets, and grasslands
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
Yi Zhi Zhao (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Z.Zhao' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana aliensis Y.Z.Zhao: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.