Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
198852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 299 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198181

Common Names

  • Caragana bicolor
  • Bicolor Caragana
  • Bicolor Pea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Caragana limprichtii Harms [unknown]

Description

Caragana bicolor (also called 'Two-Colored Pea', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central Asia and can be found in steppes, deserts and dry river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Caragana bicolor is a drought-tolerant shrub with fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caragana bicolor has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana bicolor is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Caragana bicolor

Caragana bicolor is native to China. It can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Caragana bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caragana bicolor?

Caragana bicolor

What is the common name of Caragana bicolor?

Bicolor Caragana

Where is Caragana bicolor native to?

China

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