Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.7: 168 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198209
Common Names
- Caragana Purdomii
- Purdom's Peashrub
- Purdom's Caragana
Description
Caragana purdomii (also called 'Purdom's 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 purdomii 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 purdomii has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana purdomii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering can be done in the spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Caragana purdomii
Caragana purdomii is native to China. It can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Caragana purdomii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana purdomii?
Caragana purdomii
What is the native range of Caragana purdomii?
Central Asia
What is the growth habit of Caragana purdomii?
Shrub or small tree
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