Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loudonia
ID:
165539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 193 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164868



Common Names

  • Loudon's Adesmia
  • Loudon Adesmia
  • Loudon's False Broom


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium loudonii Kuntze [valid]
  • Anthyllis chilensis Bertero ex Steud. [invalid]

Description

Adesmia loudonia (also called 'Loudon's 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 loudonia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia loudonia 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 loudonia is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Adesmia loudonia

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

Adesmia loudonia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia loudonia?

Adesmia loudonia

What is the common name of Adesmia loudonia?

Loudon's adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia loudonia?

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.