Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicornioides
ID:
165598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent.47: 274 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164927



Common Names

  • Saltwort Adesmia
  • Saltwort Burr-clover
  • Saltwort Burr-clover


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Synonyms

  • Adesmia carnosa Dusen [unknown]
  • Patagonium carnosum (Dusén) Speg. [valid]
  • Patagonium salicornioides (Speg.) Speg. [valid]
  • Adesmia carnosa Dusén [valid]

Description

Adesmia salicornioides (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 salicornioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia salicornioides is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia salicornioides 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 salicornioides

Adesmia salicornioides is found in Argentina and Chile.

Adesmia salicornioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia salicornioides?

Adesmia salicornioides

What is the family of Adesmia salicornioides?

Fabaceae

Where is Adesmia salicornioides native to?

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