Caragana versicolar - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J.F.Royle, Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts.3: t. 34, f. 2 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198221
Common Names
- Caragana versicolar
- Versicolar Caragana
- Forked Caragana
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- Genista versicolor Wall. [unknown]
Description
Caragana versicolor (also called Versicolor Caragana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 meters in height. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Caragana versicolar is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caragana versicolar has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
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Caragana versicolar 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 versicolar
Caragana versicolor is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, and Hebei.
Caragana versicolar FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caragana versicolor?
Caragana versicolor
What is the family of Caragana versicolor?
Fabaceae
Where is Caragana versicolor native to?
China, Mongolia, and Russia
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Caragana versicolor Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.