Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvestrii
ID:
194535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana3: 336 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193864



Common Names

  • Adesmia silvestrii
  • Silvestrii adesmia
  • Adesmia silvestrii


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium silvestrii Speg. [valid]

Description

Adesmia silvestrii (also called Adesmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia silvestrii is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil cover crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia silvestrii is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia silvestrii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Adesmia silvestrii

Adesmia silvestrii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas and canyons. It is also found in grasslands and scrublands.

Adesmia silvestrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia silvestrii?

Adesmia silvestrii

What is the common name of Adesmia silvestrii?

Silvestri's adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia silvestrii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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