Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
165472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Linnaea12: 74 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164801



Common Names

  • Ciliate Adesmia
  • Ciliate Bush
  • Ciliate Pea


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia ciliata ciliata [unknown]
  • Patagonium ciliatum Kuntze [valid]
  • Adesmia ciliata graminetorum Burkart [valid]

Description

Adesmia ciliata (also called Ciliate 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 ciliata is used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia ciliata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with small, white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia ciliata can be propagated by seed or by division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Adesmia ciliata

Adesmia ciliata is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andean foothills of the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja.

Adesmia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia ciliata?

Adesmia ciliata

What is the family of Adesmia ciliata?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Adesmia ciliata?

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