Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tragacanthoides
ID:
186717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 2: 90 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186046

Common Names

  • Goat's-thorn Caragana
  • Goat's-thorn Pea-tree
  • Caragana tragacanthoides

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Synonyms

  • Robinia tragacanthoides sensu B.Fedtsch. [deprecated]
  • Robinia tragacanthoides Pall. [valid]

Description

Caragana tragacanthoides (also called 'Goat's Thorn' and 'Goat's Peashrub', 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 tragacanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caragana tragacanthoides var. tragacanthoides
Caragana tragacanthoides var. himalaica Kom.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caragana tragacanthoides 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 tragacanthoides 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 tragacanthoides

Caragana tragacanthoides can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.

Caragana tragacanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caragana tragacanthoides?

Caragana tragacanthoides

What is the common name of Caragana tragacanthoides?

Gum peashrub

What is the family of Caragana tragacanthoides?

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.