Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
popovii
ID:
602631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kamelin & Yakovlev

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)65: 871 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601963



Common Names

  • Chesneya popovii
  • Popovii Chesneya
  • Popov's Chesneya


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Synonyms

  • Chesneya popovii micrantha Kamelin & Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Chesneya popovii (also called 'Popov's Chesneya', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and coastal areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chesneya popovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chesneya popovii is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya popovii is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly and provide plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Chesneya popovii

Chesneya popovii is native to parts of Europe and Asia, including Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. It can be found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas.

Chesneya popovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya popovii?

Chesneya popovii

What type of plant is Chesneya popovii?

Herb

Where is Chesneya popovii found?

It is found in Central Asia

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.
Gennady Yakovlev (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakovlev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486154-1: Based on the initial data import