Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Ali
Source:
ildis
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Scientist (Karachi)3: 3 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188886
Common Names
- Wedge-Fruit Chesneya
- Cuneata Chesneya
- Chesneya Cuneata
Synonyms
- Calophaca cuneata (Benth.) Kom. [valid]
- Gueldenstaedtia cuneata Benth. [valid]
- Caragana cuneata (Benth.) Baker [illegitimate]
Description
Chesneya cuneata (also called Wedge-shaped Chesneya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It has a stem that is usually branched, and its leaves are trifoliate. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and is found in grassy and stony places.
Uses & Benefits
Chesneya cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chesneya cuneata is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chesneya cuneata is a deciduous shrub native to Central Asia. It is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. The plant can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer and should be planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Chesneya cuneata
Chesneya cuneata can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Chesneya cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya cuneata?
Chesneya cuneata
What is the common name of Chesneya cuneata?
Wedge-shaped chesneya
What is the habitat of Chesneya cuneata?
Dry, rocky slopes and open 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