Adesmia hunzikeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana10: 506 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164853
Common Names
- Hunzikeri Adesmia
- Hunzikeri Bird's Foot
- Hunzikeri Grassland
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia hunzikeri (also called 'Hunziker's 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 hunzikeri 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 hunzikeri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia hunzikeri 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 hunzikeri
Adesmia hunzikeri is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Adesmia hunzikeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia hunzikeri?
Adesmia hunzikeri
What is the common name of Adesmia hunzikeri?
Hunziker's adesmia
What is the family of Adesmia hunzikeri?
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
References
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia hunzikeri Burkart: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.