Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
165545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy.: 19 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164874



Common Names

  • Microphylla Adesmia
  • Microphylla Bush
  • Microphylla Pea


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia spinosa R.Lesson [valid]
  • Patagonium microphyllum (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia microphylla (also called 'Small-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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia microphylla has white flowers, brown seeds and long, thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia microphylla 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 microphylla

Adesmia microphylla is native to Argentina and Uruguay and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Adesmia microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia microphylla?

Adesmia microphylla

What is the common name of Adesmia microphylla?

Small-leaved adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia microphylla?

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.