Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
165503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 157 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164832



Common Names

  • Adesmia filifolia
  • Threadleaf Adesmia
  • Thread-Leaf Adesmia


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium filifolium (Clos) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia filifolia (also called 'Threadleaf Adesmia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia filifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia filifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a small, round seed. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia filifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Adesmia filifolia

Adesmia filifolia is found in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile.

Adesmia filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia filifolia?

Adesmia filifolia

What is the common name of Adesmia filifolia?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia filifolia?

Dry grasslands of the Andes of Peru

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