Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronilloides
ID:
165479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 190 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164808



Common Names

  • Adesmia coronilloides
  • Crowned Pincushion
  • Pincushion Flower


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia atuelensis Burkart [valid]
  • Adesmia germainii Phil. [valid]
  • Adesmia glauca Phil. [valid]
  • Adesmia codonocalyx Grandjot [valid]
  • Patagonium coronilloides (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium coronilloides glaucum (Phil.) Reiche [valid]
  • Patagonium germainii Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium glaucum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia coronilloides (also called Coronilloides 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 coronilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia coronilloides produces yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, short, thick stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia coronilloides 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 coronilloides

Adesmia coronilloides is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of La Rioja, San Juan, and San Luis.

Adesmia coronilloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia coronilloides?

Adesmia coronilloides

What is the family of Adesmia coronilloides?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Adesmia coronilloides?

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.