Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
198938

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Li

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.19: 236 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198267



Common Names

  • Chesneya
  • Purpurea
  • Purple Chesneya


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Synonyms

  • Spongiocarpella purpurea (P.C.Li) Yakovlev [valid]
  • Chesneya polystichoides bhutanica H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Chesneya nubigena purpurea (P.C.Li) X.Y.Zhu [valid]
  • Spongiocarpella purpurea lhonakia D.Maity & A.S.Chauhan [unknown]

Description

Chesneya purpurea (also called 'Purple 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 purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya purpurea 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 purpurea

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

Chesneya purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya purpurea?

Chesneya purpurea

What is the native range of Chesneya purpurea?

Central Asia

What is the growth habit of Chesneya purpurea?

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