Adesmia longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Linnaea28: 630 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164864
Common Names
- Long-stalked Adesmia
- Long-pediceled Adesmia
- Long-legged Adesmia
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- Adesmia glareosa (Chodat & Wilczek) Hauman [valid]
- Patagonium glareosum Chodat & Wilczek [valid]
- Patagonium longipes Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia longipes (also called 'Long-stalked 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 longipes is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia longipes 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia longipes 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 longipes
Adesmia longipes is native to Argentina and Uruguay and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Adesmia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia longipes?
Adesmia longipes
What is the common name of Adesmia longipes?
Long-stalked adesmia
What is the family of Adesmia longipes?
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia longipes Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.