Adesmia trijuga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 191 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165467
Common Names
- Trijuga Adesmia
- Adesmia Trijuga
- Trijuga
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- Adesmia trijuga robustior Hook. & Arn. [valid]
- Adesmia capricornu Phil. [valid]
- Patagonium trijugum (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]
- Adesmia cervicornis Burkart [valid]
- Adesmia alpina Gillies ex Hook. [valid]
- Adesmia doniana Gillies ex Hook. [valid]
- Adesmia hookeriana Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [valid]
- Adesmia lambertiana Gillies ex Hook. [valid]
- Patagonium capricornu Kuntze [valid]
- Adesmia arnottiana Gillies ex Hook. [valid]
- Adesmia inflexa brevisetosa Burkart [valid]
- Adesmia inflexa sericeophylla Burkart [valid]
- Adesmia inflexa tenuispina Burkart [valid]
- Adesmia inflexa viscidisepala Burkart [valid]
- Adesmia argentea Gillies ex Hook. [invalid]
Description
Adesmia trijuga (also called Three-jointed Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub or woody vine native to the Congo Basin. It has small, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in moist, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia trijuga has been used for forage, firewood, and timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia trijuga is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Adesmia trijuga is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Adesmia trijuga
Adesmia trijuga is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Adesmia trijuga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia trijuga?
Adesmia trijuga
What type of plant is Adesmia trijuga?
A shrub
Where is Adesmia trijuga found?
Southwestern United States
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia trijuga Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.