Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
165448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana3: 305 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164777



Common Names

  • Arenicola Adesmia
  • Arenicola Bush
  • Arenicola Pea


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium arenicola R.E.Fr. [valid]

Description

Adesmia arenicola (also called Sand 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 arenicola 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 arenicola 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia arenicola 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 arenicola

Adesmia arenicola is native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in the temperate forests of the Andes Mountains.

Adesmia arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia arenicola?

Adesmia arenicola

What is the family of Adesmia arenicola?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Adesmia arenicola?

Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.