Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
209122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kom.) Nakai

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Manchoukuo Sect. IV4: 89 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208451

Common Names

  • Ashy Caragana
  • Ashy Peashrub
  • Ashy Siberian Pea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Caragana microphylla cinerea Kom. [unknown]
  • Caragana microphylla cinerea Kom. [unknown]

Description

Caragana cinerea (also called Grey 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 cinerea 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 cinerea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana cinerea 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 cinerea

Caragana cinerea is found in Central Asia.

Caragana cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caragana cinerea?

Caragana cinerea

What is the common name of Caragana cinerea?

Cinerea Pea-shrub

What is the growth habit of Caragana cinerea?

Caragana cinerea 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

References

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.