Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
189555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Köie

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr.9(3): 27 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188884



Common Names

  • Afghan Chesneya
  • Afghanica Chesneya
  • Chesneya Afghanica


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Description

Chesneya afghanica (also called Afghan Chesneya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It has a stem that is usually branched, and its leaves are trifoliate. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and is found in grassy and stony places.

Uses & Benefits

Chesneya afghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chesneya afghanica is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya afghanica is a deciduous shrub native to Afghanistan. It is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. The plant can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer and should be planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Chesneya afghanica

Chesneya afghanica can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.

Chesneya afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya afghanica?

Chesneya afghanica

What is the natural habitat of Chesneya afghanica?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Chesneya afghanica?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Chesneya genus

Chesneya parviflora, Chesneya kotschyi, Chesneya kopetdaghensis, Chesneya astragalina, Chesneya afghanica, Chesneya acaulis, Chesneya cuneata, Chesneya rytidosperma, Chesneya tadzhikistana, Chesneya ternata, Chesneya vaginalis, Chesneya volkii, Chesneya mongolica, Chesneya gansuensis, Chesneya crassipes, Chesneya polystichoides, Chesneya nubigena, Chesneya purpurea, Chesneya depressa, Chesneya antoninae, Chesneya badachschanica, Chesneya borissovae, Chesneya botschantzevii, Chesneya darvasica, Chesneya dshungarica, Chesneya ferganensis, Chesneya gracilis, Chesneya hissarica, Chesneya isfarensis, Chesneya karatavica, Chesneya kschutica, Chesneya latefoliolata, Chesneya linczevskii, Chesneya neplii, Chesneya quinata, Chesneya tribuloides, Chesneya trijuga, Chesneya turkestanica, Chesneya villosa, Chesneya borissovii, Chesneya elegans, Chesneya kschtutica, Chesneya latefoliolatus, Chesneya pavlovii, Chesneya popovii, Chesneya staintonii, Chesneya macrantha, Chesneya yunnanensis, Chesneya paucifoliolata, Chesneya intermedia,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Mogens Køie (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Köie' in the authors string.