Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atacamensis
ID:
165452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam.: 16 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164781



Common Names

  • Atacamensis Adesmia
  • Atacamensis Bush
  • Atacamensis Pea


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia glandulosa Phil. [valid]
  • Patagonium atacamense Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium glandulosum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia atacamensis (also called Atacama 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 atacamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia atacamensis 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 atacamensis 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 atacamensis

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

Adesmia atacamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia atacamensis?

Adesmia atacamensis

What is the family of Adesmia atacamensis?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Adesmia atacamensis?

Chile

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