Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
friesii
ID:
175492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart ex Ulibarri

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Hickenia1: 121 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174821



Common Names

  • Fries' Adesmia
  • Fries' Broom
  • Fries' Bush


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Description

Adesmia friesii (also called Fries' adesmia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia friesii has been used as a food source for livestock, as a source of fuel, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia friesii is a yellow ball-shaped flower. The seed is a flat, brown, hard-coated seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia friesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Adesmia friesii

Adesmia friesii is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Adesmia friesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia friesii?

Adesmia friesii

What is the common name of Adesmia friesii?

Fries' Pea

What is the habitat of Adesmia friesii?

Dry, sandy soils

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