Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
174459

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)4: 95 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173788



Common Names

  • Adesmia hispidula
  • Hispidula Adesmia
  • Hispidula Bushpea


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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene hispidula Lag. [valid]
  • Hedysarum hispidulum Spreng. [valid]
  • Hedysarum uniflorum Dombey ex DC. [invalid]
  • Adesmia muricata hispidula (Lag.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Patagonium hispidulum (Lag.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Adesmia hispidula plumosa A.Gray [valid]

Description

Adesmia hispidula (also called hispid adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia hispidula is used for making furniture, woodworking, and as a source of fuel. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia hispidula is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a flat, oblong, dark brown bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia hispidula is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Adesmia hispidula

Adesmia hispidula is native to South America and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Adesmia hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia hispidula?

Adesmia hispidula

What is the common name of Adesmia hispidula?

Hispidula Adesmia

What is the habitat of Adesmia hispidula?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland edges

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.