Adesmia torcaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile84: 287 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520439
Common Names
- Torcaea Milkvetch
- Adesmia Torcaea
- Torcaea Milkvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Patagonium torcaeum Reiche [unknown]
Description
Adesmia torcaea (also called 'Torcaea Adesmia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry areas and is often found in coastal scrub and sand dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia torcaea is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia torcaea has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia torcaea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Adesmia torcaea
Adesmia torcaea is native to South America.
Adesmia torcaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia torcaea?
Adesmia torcaea
What is the family of Adesmia torcaea?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Adesmia torcaea?
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
References
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4783-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia torcaea Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.