Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
174465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meyen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.19(Suppl. 1): 20 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173794



Common Names

  • Verrucose Adesmia
  • Warty Adesmia
  • Rough Adesmia


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Synonyms

  • Patagonium scabridum Rusby [valid]

Description

Adesmia verrucosa (also called warty adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia verrucosa has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia verrucosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Adesmia verrucosa

Adesmia verrucosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Adesmia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia verrucosa?

Adesmia verrucosa

What is the common name of Adesmia verrucosa?

Verrucosa Adesmia

What is the habitat of Adesmia verrucosa?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland edges

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