Caragana pruinosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada29: 265 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198175
Common Names
- Caragana pruinosa
- Pruinosa Caragana
- Pruinosa Pea Tree
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- Caragana rupestris Popov [valid]
Description
Caragana pruinosa (also called 'Frosted 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 pruinosa 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 pruinosa 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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Caragana pruinosa 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 pruinosa
Caragana pruinosa is native to China. It can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Caragana pruinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana pruinosa?
Caragana pruinosa
What is the common name of Caragana pruinosa?
Pruinose Caragana
Where is Caragana pruinosa 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
References
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana pruinosa Kom.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.