Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
165577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile1: 18 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164906



Common Names

  • Many-Leaf Adesmia
  • Many-Leaved Adesmia
  • Many-Leaved Pea


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium polyphyllum (Phil.) Reiche [valid]

Description

Adesmia polyphylla (also called Chilean Bird's-foot, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia polyphylla is used as a source of fuel, forage, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia polyphylla has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia polyphylla 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 polyphylla

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

Adesmia polyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia polyphylla?

Adesmia polyphylla

What type of plant is Adesmia polyphylla?

Shrub

What is the native range of Adesmia polyphylla?

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