Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
165522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile41: 706 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164851



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Adesmia
  • Hirsuta Bird's Foot
  • Hirsuta Grassland


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium hirsutum (Phil.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia hirsuta (also called 'Hairy 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 hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fodder for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia hirsuta has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia hirsuta 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 hirsuta

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

Adesmia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia hirsuta?

Adesmia hirsuta

What is the common name of Adesmia hirsuta?

Hairy adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia hirsuta?

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