Adesmia pseudogrisea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana14: 240 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164246
Common Names
- Adesmia pseudogrisea
- Pseudogrisea Adesmia
- Adesmia Pseudogrisea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia pseudogrisea (also called 'Pseudogrisea Adesmia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia pseudogrisea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fodder for livestock and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia pseudogrisea is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia pseudogrisea is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Adesmia pseudogrisea
Adesmia pseudogrisea can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Colombia to northern Chile and Argentina.
Adesmia pseudogrisea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia pseudogrisea?
Adesmia pseudogrisea
What is the common name of Adesmia pseudogrisea?
Pseudogrisea Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia pseudogrisea?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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
References
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia pseudogrisea Burkart: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.