Adesmia kieslingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ulibarri
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Hickenia3: 57 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256912
Common Names
- Adesmia
- Hairy Adesmia
- Kiesling's Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia kieslingii (also called Kiesling's Adesmia, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic fern, found in moist forests, and is characterized by its leathery, glossy, dark green fronds and its glandular-hairy stalks and veins.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia kieslingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia kieslingii is a pink, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia kieslingii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Adesmia kieslingii
Adesmia kieslingii is native to the temperate regions of South America.
Adesmia kieslingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia kieslingii?
Adesmia kieslingii
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia kieslingii?
It is found in subtropical and temperate regions of South America.
What are the common names of Adesmia kieslingii?
It is commonly known as the Kiesling's adesmia.
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
Emilio Agustin Ulibarri (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulibarri' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia kieslingii Ulibarri: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.