Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
165533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 189 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164862



Common Names

  • Leiocarpa Adesmia
  • Leiocarpa Bush
  • Leiocarpa Pea


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia psilocarpa Phil. [unknown]
  • Patagonium leiocarpum Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium psilocarpum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Patagonium leiocarpum macrostachyum Reiche [unknown]

Description

Adesmia leiocarpa (also called 'White-fruited Bird's-foot', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Chile and Argentina and typically grows in dry, coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia leiocarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia leiocarpa 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 leiocarpa

Adesmia leiocarpa is native to Argentina and Uruguay and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Adesmia leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia leiocarpa?

Adesmia leiocarpa

What is the common name of Adesmia leiocarpa?

Smooth adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia leiocarpa?

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.