Caragana franchetiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 300 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186078
Common Names
- Caragana franchetiana
- Franchet's Peashrub
- Franchet's Caragana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana franchetiana (also called Franchet's Caragana, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It produces small, round pods that contain edible seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana franchetiana is used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is also used for its ornamental value.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Caragana franchetiana var. franchetianaCaragana franchetiana var. crassispina (Marquand) Zhao Y.Chang & F.C.Shi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana franchetiana is a yellow pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caragana franchetiana is a perennial legume that is native to Asia. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
Where to Find Caragana franchetiana
Caragana franchetiana is native to China and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the US.
Caragana franchetiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana franchetiana?
Caragana franchetiana
What is the common name of Caragana franchetiana?
Franchet's Peashrub
What is the family of Caragana franchetiana?
Fabaceae
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana franchetiana Kom.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.