Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medinae
ID:
179748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reiche) E.A.Ulbarri

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana24: 270 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179077



Common Names

  • Adesmia medinae
  • Medina's Adesmia
  • Medina's Pea


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium medinae Reiche [valid]

Description

Adesmia medinae (also called Medina's Adesmia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 4 meters tall and has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets. It is found in dry habitats, such as scrublands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia medinae is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia medinae has small yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia medinae is a perennial legume that is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed. The seed should be sown in rows at a depth of 1-2 cm and spaced at 10-15 cm apart. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Adesmia medinae

Adesmia medinae can be found in South America, from Bolivia to Argentina.

Adesmia medinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia medinae?

Adesmia medinae

What is the common name of Adesmia medinae?

Medina's Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia medinae?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
Emilio Agustin Ulibarri (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulibarri' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4648-2: Based on the initial data import