Status:
valid
Authors:
Boriss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.7: 181 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208501
Common Names
- Chesneya linczevskii
- Linczevskii Chesneya
- Chesneya of Linczevskii
Description
Chesneya linczevskii (also called Linczevski's 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 linczevskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chesneya linczevskii has yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flat. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chesneya linczevskii 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 linczevskii
Chesneya linczevskii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Chesneya linczevskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya linczevskii?
Chesneya linczevskii
What is the common name of Chesneya linczevskii?
Linczevski's Chesneya
What is the habitat of Chesneya linczevskii?
Mountain meadows and grassy slopes
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