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Chesneya polystichoides (Hand.-Mazz.) Ali trib. Galegeae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesChesneya polystichoides (Hand.-Mazz.) Ali trib. Galegeae
SynonymsCalophaca polystichoides Hand.-Mazz.
Habitatgrassland
Altitude3400-4400m
Descriptionleaves 8-14cm, leaflets 9-20 pairs, dense, sessile, abaxially grey-white, adaxially deep green, oblong suborbiculate, flowers solitary, pedicellate, ca. 2cm long
Size3-5cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub, cushion
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
basal cuttings in late spring and late summer
Territory Asia-Temperate
     China (China South-Central)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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FABACEAE

Chesneya polystichoides (Hand.-Mazz.) Ali, Scientist (Karachi) 3: 10 (1959)

Basionym:
Calophaca polystichoides Hand.-Mazz., Symb. Sin. 7: 552 (1933)

Synonyms:
Spongiocarpella polystichoides (Hand.-Mazz.) Yakovlev

sc. China
36 CHC

3400-4400m

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