Adesmia araucana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea28: 633 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164773
Common Names
- Araucana Adesmia
- Araucana Desmodium
- Araucana Tick-trefoil
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- Patagonium araucanum Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia araucana (also called Araucaria Broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It is found in dry and semi-dry areas, such as scrubland, grassland and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia araucana is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder. It is also used for medicinal purposes, and its leaves are used as a source of tannins. The flowers are used for making perfumes and dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia araucana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia araucana 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 araucana
Adesmia araucana is native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in the temperate forests of the Andes Mountains.
Adesmia araucana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia araucana?
Adesmia araucana
What is the common name of Adesmia araucana?
Araucana Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia araucana?
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
References
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia araucana Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.