Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papposa
ID:
174461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173790



Common Names

  • Adesmia papposa
  • Papposa Adesmia
  • Papposa Bushpea


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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene papposa Lag. [valid]
  • Patagonium chillanense (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Patagonium papposum (Lag.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia papposa (also called pappose adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia papposa is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adesmia papposa var. radicifolia (Clos) Burkart
Adesmia papposa var. papposa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia papposa has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia papposa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Adesmia papposa

Adesmia papposa is native to South America and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Adesmia papposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia papposa?

Adesmia papposa

What is the common name of Adesmia papposa?

Papposa Adesmia

What is the habitat of Adesmia papposa?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland edges

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.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.