Status:
valid
Authors:
(Yakovlev) Z.G.Qian
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan.20: 400 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247091
Common Names
- Chesneya paucifoliolata
- Few-leaved Chesneya
- Chesneya Paucifoliolata
Description
Chesneya paucifoliolata (also called Few-leaved Chesneya, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is typically found in forests, woodlands, and mountain slopes. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chesneya paucifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chesneya paucifoliolata is yellow or orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chesneya paucifoliolata is an evergreen shrub native to temperate regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Chesneya paucifoliolata
Chesneya paucifoliolata can be found in Yunnan Province in China.
Chesneya paucifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya paucifoliolata?
Chesneya paucifoliolata
What is the common name of Chesneya paucifoliolata?
Few-leaved Chesneya
What is the natural habitat of Chesneya paucifoliolata?
Forests in China, India, and Myanmar
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