Status:
valid
Authors:
Rassulova & B.A.Sharipova
Source:
ildis
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Tadzhiksk. S.S.R.23: 461 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208483
Common Names
- Chesneya antoninae
- Antoninae Chesneya
- Antoninae Milkvetch
Description
Chesneya antoninae (also called Antonina's Chesneya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a short stem and its leaves are alternate and pinnately compound. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are legumes.
Uses & Benefits
Chesneya antoninae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chesneya antoninae has yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flat. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chesneya antoninae is a deciduous shrub that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Chesneya antoninae
Chesneya antoninae is found in Central Asia.
Chesneya antoninae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya antoninae?
Chesneya antoninae
What is the family of Chesneya antoninae?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Chesneya antoninae?
Steppes and rocky slopes
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
B. A. Sharipova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Sharipova' in the authors string.