Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aegiceras
ID:
165440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea28: 648 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164769



Common Names

  • Aegiceras Coronarium
  • Grey Mangrove
  • River Mangrove


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium aegiceras (Phil.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Adesmia subumbellata Phil. [valid]
  • Adesmia remyana Phil. [valid]
  • Patagonium aegiceras (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Patagonium trijugum remyanum (Phil.) Reiche [valid]
  • Adesmia glanduligera I.M.Johnst. [valid]
  • Adesmia trijuga remyana (Phil.) Burkart [valid]
  • Patagonium subumbellatum (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]

Description

Adesmia aegiceras (also called Aegiceras Adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It typically reaches heights of 1-2 m and has a dense, spreading canopy. It grows in a variety of habitats, from moist forests to dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia aegiceras is used as a source of fuelwood, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia aegiceras has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia aegiceras is a shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within two weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Adesmia aegiceras

Adesmia aegiceras is native to Chile and can be found in the provinces of Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaíso and Santiago.

Adesmia aegiceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia aegiceras?

Adesmia aegiceras

What is the common name of Adesmia aegiceras?

Aegiceras Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia aegiceras?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Adesmia genus

Adesmia aromatica, Adesmia boelckeana, Adesmia calycicomosa, Adesmia coquimbensis, Adesmia lihuelensis, Adesmia littoralis, Adesmia pseudincana, Adesmia pseudogrisea, Adesmia aconcaguensis, Adesmia acuta, Adesmia aegiceras, Adesmia ameghinoi, Adesmia aphylla, Adesmia arachnipes, Adesmia araucana, Adesmia araujoi, Adesmia arenicola, Adesmia argentea, Adesmia argyrophylla, Adesmia aspera, Adesmia atacamensis, Adesmia aueri, Adesmia aurantiaca, Adesmia balsamica, Adesmia bedwellii, Adesmia bijuga, Adesmia boronioides, Adesmia brachysemeon, Adesmia bracteata, Adesmia brevivexillata, Adesmia candida, Adesmia capitellata, Adesmia ciliata, Adesmia colinensis, Adesmia concinna, Adesmia conferta, Adesmia cordobensis, Adesmia coronilloides, Adesmia corymbosa, Adesmia curvifolia, Adesmia cytisoides, Adesmia darapskyana, Adesmia denticulata, Adesmia denudata, Adesmia dichotoma, Adesmia digitata, Adesmia disperma, Adesmia dumosa, Adesmia echinus, Adesmia elata,

Species in the Fabaceae family