Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trijuga
ID:
209180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boriss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.21: 247 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208509



Common Names

  • Chesneya trijuga
  • Trijuga Chesneya
  • Chesneya of Trijuga


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Description

Chesneya trijuga (also called Three-jointed 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 trijuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chesneya trijuga has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya trijuga 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 trijuga

Chesneya trijuga can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Chesneya trijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya trijuga?

Chesneya trijuga

What is the common name of Chesneya trijuga?

Trijuga Chesneya

What is the natural habitat of Chesneya trijuga?

Dry grasslands and woodlands

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