Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kasn. ex Kom.) Pojark.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 342 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208443
Common Names
- Balchasch Caragana
- Balchasch Peashrub
- Balchasch Siberian Pea Tree
Synonyms
- Caragana andassaica Bajtenov [valid]
- Caragana grandiflora balchaschensis Kom. [valid]
Description
Caragana balchaschensis (also called Balchasch Caragana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central Asia. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a short stem and its leaves are alternate and pinnately compound. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are legumes.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana balchaschensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fatigue, fever, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana balchaschensis has yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flat. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana balchaschensis is a deciduous shrub that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Caragana balchaschensis
Caragana balchaschensis is found in Central Asia.
Caragana balchaschensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana balchaschensis?
Caragana balchaschensis
What is the common name of Caragana balchaschensis?
Balchaschensis Pea-shrub
What is the growth habit of Caragana balchaschensis?
Caragana balchaschensis is an evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit.
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