Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purdomii
ID:
198880

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

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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.

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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