Mongolian Bean Caper

Tetraena mongolica, Zygophyllaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dwarf GlasswortSalicornia bigelovii

Wind Protection

Pakistani SaxaulHaloxylon stocksii

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Black SaxaulHaloxylon aphyllum

Wind ProtectionNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hairy-fruited CalligonumCalligonum crinitum

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Desert BrushCalligonum comosum

Desert shrubs competing for limited water resources in Central Asian habitats

Himalayan Joint FirEphedra equisetina

Ephedra alkaloids inhibit growth of co-occurring desert shrubs including Zygophyllaceae

Uses

Functions

Edible BudsSoil StabilizationTraditional Medicine

Edible Parts

Flower BudsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Chinese MedicineKidney Support

Common Questions

What zones does Mongolian Bean Caper grow in?

Mongolian Bean Caper grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Mongolian Bean Caper?

Good companions for Mongolian Bean Caper include Dwarf Glasswort, Pakistani Saxaul, Black Saxaul, Hairy-fruited Calligonum.

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