Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
205667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Popov

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Byull. Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ.15(Suppl.): 10 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204996



Common Names

  • Depressed Pea
  • Depressed Chesneya
  • Depressed Calophaca


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Synonyms

  • Calophaca depressa Oliv. [valid]
  • Chesniella depressa (Oliv.) Boriss. [valid]

Description

Chesneya depressa (also called Depressed Chesneya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chesneya depressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chesneya depressa has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya depressa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Chesneya depressa

Chesneya depressa can be found in the temperate regions of Asia, including China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Chesneya depressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya depressa?

Chesneya depressa

What is the common name of Chesneya depressa?

Depressed Chesneya

What is the natural habitat of Chesneya depressa?

Grassy 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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.