Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana10: 500 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164863
Common Names
- Leptobotrys Adesmia
- Leptobotrys Bush
- Leptobotrys Pea
Description
Adesmia leptobotrys (also called 'Narrow-leaved Bird's-foot', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Chile and Argentina and typically grows in dry, coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia leptobotrys is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia leptobotrys has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia leptobotrys 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 leptobotrys
Adesmia leptobotrys is native to Argentina and Uruguay and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Adesmia leptobotrys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia leptobotrys?
Adesmia leptobotrys
What is the common name of Adesmia leptobotrys?
Slender adesmia
What is the family of Adesmia leptobotrys?
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