Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
209164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boriss.) Kamelin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Florage Analiz Estestv. Fl. Gorn. Sred. Az.: 98 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208493



Common Names

  • Chesneya gracilis
  • Gracilis Chesneya
  • Chesneya of Gracilis


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Synonyms

  • Chesniella gracilis Boriss. [valid]

Description

Chesneya gracilis (also called Slender Chesneya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and slender, branched stems. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and entire. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a capsule. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Chesneya gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chesneya gracilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya gracilis 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 gracilis

Chesneya gracilis is found in Central Asia.

Chesneya gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya gracilis?

Chesneya gracilis

What is the family of Chesneya gracilis?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Chesneya gracilis?

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

Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
Antonina Borissova (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boriss.' in the authors string.