Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pirionii
ID:
165576

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.19: 251 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164905



Common Names

  • Pirion's Adesmia
  • Pirion's Pea
  • Pirion's-Leaf Adesmia


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Description

Adesmia pirionii (also called 'Pirion's 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 pirionii 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 pirionii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia pirionii 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 pirionii

Adesmia pirionii is native to Patagonia and can be found in the Andes mountains.

Adesmia pirionii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia pirionii?

Adesmia pirionii

What type of plant is Adesmia pirionii?

Shrub

What is the native range of Adesmia pirionii?

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