Adesmia schickendantzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 104. 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050417
Common Names
- Adesmia schickendantzii
- Schickendantz's Adesmia
- Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia schickendantzii (also called Schickendantz's adesmia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in dry and humid montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia schickendantzii is used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used for its wood and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia schickendantzii is yellow in colour, and has a cylindrical form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia schickendantzii is a shrub native to South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Adesmia schickendantzii
Adesmia schickendantzii can be found in the dry forests of Chile.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13004697: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.