Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
184199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)4: 95 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183528



Common Names

  • Adesmia muricata
  • Chilean Broom
  • Chilean Bird's Eye


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum muricatum Jacq. [valid]
  • Adesmia hedysaroides Hauman [illegitimate]
  • Patagonium hedysaroides Schrank [illegitimate]
  • Adesmia muricata dentata Arechav. [unknown]
  • Patagonium muricatum (Jacq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aeschynomene muricata Desv. [valid]

Description

Adesmia muricata (also called Muricate Adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adesmia muricata var. dentata (Lag.) Benth.
Adesmia muricata var. gilliesii (Hook. & Arn.) Burkart
Adesmia muricata var. affinis (Hook.f.) Burkart
Adesmia muricata var. rionegrensis Burkart
Adesmia muricata var. muricata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia muricata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia muricata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Adesmia muricata

Adesmia muricata is native to Chile and can be found in the northern and central parts of the country.

Adesmia muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia muricata?

Adesmia muricata

What is the common name of Adesmia muricata?

Muricate Adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia muricata?

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.