Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystichoides
ID:
198930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Ali

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Scientist (Karachi)3: 10 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198259

Common Names

  • Chesneya
  • Polystichoides
  • Many-Branched Chesneya

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Synonyms

  • Calophaca polystichoides Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
  • Spongiocarpella polystichoides (Hand.-Mazz.) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Chesneya polystichoides (also called 'Chesneya', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. This plant has a low-growing, spreading form and produces white flowers in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Chesneya polystichoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chesneya polystichoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Chesneya polystichoides

Chesneya polystichoides is native to the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Chesneya polystichoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chesneya polystichoides?

Chesneya polystichoides

What is the native range of Chesneya polystichoides?

Central Asia

What is the growth habit of Chesneya polystichoides?

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Syed Irtifaq Ali (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ali' in the authors string.