Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 15: 253 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208510
Common Names
- Chesneya turkestanica
- Turkestanica Chesneya
- Chesneya of Turkestanica
Description
Chesneya turkestanica (also called Turkestan 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 turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chesneya turkestanica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chesneya turkestanica 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 turkestanica
Chesneya turkestanica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Chesneya turkestanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chesneya turkestanica?
Chesneya turkestanica
What is the common name of Chesneya turkestanica?
Turkestanica Chesneya
What is the natural habitat of Chesneya turkestanica?
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