Adesmia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana12: 131 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164875
Common Names
- Small Adesmia
- Minor Adesmia
- Adesmia Minima
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- Adesmia horrida minor Hook. & Arn. [valid]
Description
Adesmia minor (also called 'Small 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 minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adesmia minor var. caespitosa (Phil.) Ulibarri & BurkartAdesmia minor var. minor
Adesmia minor var. riojana (Burkart) Ulibarri & Burkart
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia minor has yellow flowers, brown seeds and short, thin seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia minor 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 minor
Adesmia minor is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Adesmia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia minor?
Adesmia minor
What is the common name of Adesmia minor?
Small adesmia
What is the family of Adesmia minor?
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.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia minor (Hook. & Arn.) Burkart: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.