Adesmia pentaphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile84: 436 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164902
Common Names
- Five-Leaf Adesmia
- Five-Leaved Adesmia
- Five-Leaved Pea
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- Patagonium pentaphyllum Reiche [valid]
Description
Adesmia pentaphylla (also called 'Five-leaved 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 pentaphylla is 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 pentaphylla 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.
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Adesmia pentaphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Adesmia pentaphylla
Adesmia pentaphylla is native to Patagonia and can be found in the Andes mountains.
Adesmia pentaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia pentaphylla?
Adesmia pentaphylla
What type of plant is Adesmia pentaphylla?
Shrub
What is the native range of Adesmia pentaphylla?
South America
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia pentaphylla Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.