Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamelin & Yakovlev
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)65: 871 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601964
Common Names
- Chesneya staintonii
- Staintonii Chesneya
- Stainton's Chesneya
Description
Chesneya staintonii (also called 'Stainton's Chesneya', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and coastal areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chesneya staintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chesneya staintonii is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chesneya staintonii is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly and provide plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Where to Find Chesneya staintonii
Chesneya staintonii is native to parts of Europe and Asia, including Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. It can be found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas.
Chesneya staintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya staintonii?
Chesneya staintonii
What is the common name of Chesneya staintonii?
Stainton's Chesneya
What is the natural habitat of Chesneya staintonii?
Chesneya staintonii is native to the Canary Islands
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