Chesneya badachschanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boriss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.21: 249 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208484
Common Names
- Chesneya badachschanica
- Badachschanica Chesneya
- Chesneya of Badachschan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chesneya badachschanica (also called Badakhshan 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 badachschanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chesneya badachschanica 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chesneya badachschanica 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 badachschanica
Chesneya badachschanica is found in Central Asia.
Chesneya badachschanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya badachschanica?
Chesneya badachschanica
What is the family of Chesneya badachschanica?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Chesneya badachschanica?
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
Antonina Borissova (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boriss.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Chesneya badachschanica Boriss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.