Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
165525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam.: 16 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164854



Common Names

  • Hystrix Adesmia
  • Hystrix Bird's Foot
  • Hystrix Grassland


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia sentis Phil. [unknown]
  • Patagonium villanuevae Reiche [unknown]
  • Adesmia villanuevae (Reiche) Phil. ex Dyer [unknown]
  • Patagonium hystrix Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium sentis Reiche [unknown]
  • Patagonium sentis (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]

Description

Adesmia hystrix (also called 'Spiny 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 hystrix 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 hystrix produces yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, short, thick stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia hystrix 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 hystrix

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

Adesmia hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia hystrix?

Adesmia hystrix

What is the common name of Adesmia hystrix?

Spiny adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia hystrix?

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