Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pampeana
ID:
165563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Sierra Vent.: 21 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164892



Common Names

  • Pampas Adesmia
  • Adesmia Pampana
  • Adesmia de las Pampas


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Description

Adesmia pampeana (also called 'Pampas 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 pampeana 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 pampeana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia pampeana 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 pampeana

Adesmia pampeana 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 pampeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia pampeana?

Adesmia pampeana

What are the common names of Adesmia pampeana?

Pampas Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia pampeana?

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