Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occulta
ID:
165561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana3: 327 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164890



Common Names

  • Occult Pea
  • Hidden Pea
  • Hidden Adesmia


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia patancana Ulbr. [valid]
  • Patagonium occultum R.E.Fr. [valid]
  • Patagonium patancana Rusby [valid]

Description

Adesmia occulta (also called 'Hidden 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 occulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia occulta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia occulta 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 occulta

Adesmia occulta is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.

Adesmia occulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia occulta?

Adesmia occulta

What are the common names of Adesmia occulta?

Occult Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia occulta?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.