Status:
valid
Authors:
Zhao Y.Chang, L.R.Xu & F.C.Shi
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.43: 445 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279756
Common Names
- Caragana qingheensis
- Qingheensis Caragana
- Qingheensis Pea-shrub
Description
Caragana qingheensis (also called Qinghe Caragana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open fields and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana qingheensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana qingheensis has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caragana qingheensis is a deciduous shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Caragana qingheensis
Caragana qingheensis can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of China.
Caragana qingheensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana qingheensis?
Caragana qingheensis
What is the common name of Caragana qingheensis?
Qinghe Caragana
Where is Caragana qingheensis 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
Zhao Yang Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhao Y.Chang' in the authors string.
Fu Chen Shi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.Shi' in the authors string.