Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata3: 508 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164896
Common Names
- Patagonian Adesmia
- Patagonian Chilean Broom
- Chilean Broom
Synonyms
- Adesmia patagonica nana Speg. [valid]
- Patagonium patagonicum Speg. [valid]
Description
Adesmia patagonica (also called 'Patagonian 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 patagonica has been used as a source of food and fuel, and it is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia patagonica has small yellow flowers, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a height of about 5 cm and a diameter of about 1 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia patagonica 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 patagonica
Adesmia patagonica is native to Patagonia and can be found in the Andes mountains.
Adesmia patagonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia patagonica?
Adesmia patagonica
What are the common names of Adesmia patagonica?
Patagonian Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia patagonica?
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