Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosissima
ID:
165605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meyen ex Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Reise Bras.2: 27 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164934



Common Names

  • Spiny Adesmia
  • Spiny Bush
  • Spiny Bush Pea


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium alcicornutum Rusby [valid]
  • Adesmia rupicola Wedd. [valid]
  • Patagonium spinosissimum (Meyen ex Vogel) Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium alcicomutum Rusby [unknown]

Description

Adesmia spinosissima (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 spinosissima 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 spinosissima 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 spinosissima is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It 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 semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Adesmia spinosissima

Adesmia spinosissima can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Adesmia spinosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia spinosissima?

Adesmia spinosissima

What is the family of Adesmia spinosissima?

Fabaceae

Where is Adesmia spinosissima 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