Adesmia karraikensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent.47: 235 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167195
Common Names
- Karraikensis Adesmia
- Karraikensis Bush Pea
- Karraikensis Pea
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- Adesmia negeri Dusén [valid]
- Patagonium karr-aikense Speg. [valid]
- Patagonium negeri Macloskie [valid]
Description
Adesmia karraikensis (also called Chilean Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It grows in scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia karraikensis is a shrub that has been used to make paper, rope, and baskets. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia karraikensis is a small, yellow-orange, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
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Adesmia karraikensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best sown in the fall and should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning may be necessary to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Adesmia karraikensis
Adesmia karraikensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.
Adesmia karraikensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia karraikensis?
Adesmia karraikensis
What are the common names of Adesmia karraikensis?
Karraikens Patagonian, Patagonian Karraikens
What is the habitat of Adesmia karraikensis?
Adesmia karraikensis is native to the Patagonian region of South America.
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
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472424-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia karraikensis Speg.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.