Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
165579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 169 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164908



Common Names

  • Prostrate Adesmia
  • Prostrate Pea
  • Prostrate-Leaf Adesmia


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia coluteoides Phil. [unknown]
  • Adesmia meyeniana Phil. [valid]
  • Patagonium meyenianum (Phil.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium prostratum (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
  • Adesmia prostrata prostrata [unknown]
  • Adesmia prostrata eglandulosa Burkart [valid]

Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia prostrata 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 prostrata

Adesmia prostrata is found in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Adesmia prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia prostrata?

Adesmia prostrata

What type of plant is Adesmia prostrata?

Shrub

What is the native range of Adesmia prostrata?

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