Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinica
ID:
186740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buc'hoz) Rehder

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.22: 576 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186069

Common Names

  • Caragana Sinica
  • Chinese Caragana
  • Chinese Pea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Caragana chamlagu Lam. [valid]
  • Caragana chamlayu Lam. [unknown]
  • Robinia sinica Buc'hoz [valid]
  • Robinia sinensis Buc'hoz [unknown]
  • Robinia chamlagu L'Her. [deprecated]
  • Aspalathus chamlagu (Lam.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Caragana chinensis Turcz. ex Maxim. [valid]
  • Robinia lucida Salisb. [valid]
  • Robinia chinensis Pers. [valid]
  • Robinia flava Lour. [valid]
  • Caragana flava (Lour.) Poir. [valid]
  • Robinia chamlagu (Lam.) L'Hér. [valid]
  • Caragana sinica longipedunculata C.W.Chang [valid]
  • Caragana sinica megalantha C.K.Schneid. [valid]

Description

Caragana sinica (also called 'Chinese Peashrub' and 'Chinese 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 sinica is used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is also used for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caragana sinica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Caragana sinica 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 sinica

Caragana sinica can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.

Caragana sinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caragana sinica?

Caragana sinica

What is the common name of Caragana sinica?

Chinese Peashrub

What is the family of Caragana sinica?

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

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1809): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buc'hoz' in the authors string.