Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guttulifera
ID:
165520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1927: 180 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164849



Common Names

  • Guttulifera Adesmia
  • Guttulifera Bird's Foot
  • Guttulifera Grassland


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Description

Adesmia guttulifera (also called 'Guttulate 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 guttulifera is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia guttulifera is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia guttulifera 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 guttulifera

Adesmia guttulifera is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Adesmia guttulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia guttulifera?

Adesmia guttulifera

What is the common name of Adesmia guttulifera?

Drooping adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia guttulifera?

Fabaceae

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