Caragana pumila - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pojark.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 398 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186051
Common Names
- Dwarf Pea Tree
- Dwarf Peashrub
- Caragana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caragana pumila (also called 'Dwarf Peashrub' and 'Dwarf Caragana', among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caragana pumila 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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Caragana pumila is a small shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is tolerant of drought and frost.
Where to Find Caragana pumila
Caragana pumila can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.
Caragana pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana pumila?
Caragana pumila
What is the common name of Caragana pumila?
Dwarf peashrub
What is the family of Caragana pumila?
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
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana pumila Pojark.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.