Status:
valid
Authors:
Golosk.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.18: 117 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208488
Common Names
- Chesneya dshungarica
- Dshungarica Chesneya
- Chesneya of Dshungarica
Description
Chesneya dshungarica (also called Dzhungar chesneya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. This plant is an annual herb, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is found in grassland, scrub and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chesneya dshungarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chesneya dshungarica 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 dshungarica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chesneya dshungarica
Chesneya dshungarica is found in Central Asia.
Chesneya dshungarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya dshungarica?
Chesneya dshungarica
What is the family of Chesneya dshungarica?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Chesneya dshungarica?
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