Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
198932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Ali

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Scientist (Karachi)3: 4 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198261



Common Names

  • Chesneya
  • Nubigena
  • Snowy Chesneya


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus nubigenus D.Don [valid]
  • Astragalus crassicaulis Graham [invalid]
  • Spongiocarpella nubigena (D.Don) Yakovlev [valid]
  • Spongiocarpella nubigena nubigena [unknown]
  • Astragalus larkyaensis Kitam. [valid]
  • Caragana nubigena (D.Don) Bunge [valid]
  • Aspalathus crassicaulis Kuntze [valid]
  • Aspalathus nubigenus (D.Don) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spongiocarpella nubigena kumaoensis Yakovlev [unknown]

Description

Chesneya nubigena (also called 'Mountain Chesneya', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey, and is found growing in rocky, open habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Chesneya nubigena is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chesneya nubigena has yellow flowers, small seeds and short seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya nubigena is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Chesneya nubigena

Chesneya nubigena is native to the mountains of Central Asia and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Chesneya nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya nubigena?

Chesneya nubigena

What is the native range of Chesneya nubigena?

Central Asia

What is the growth habit of Chesneya nubigena?

Shrub or small tree

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Syed Irtifaq Ali (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ali' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486150-1: Based on the initial data import