Adesmia virens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile84: 435 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165473
Common Names
- Virid Adesmia
- Green Adesmia
- Virid Milkpea
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- Patagonium virens (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
Description
Adesmia virens (also called 'Green adesmia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia virens is used as a source of fuelwood and timber, as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia virens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia virens 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 virens
Adesmia virens is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Adesmia virens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia virens?
Adesmia virens
What is the common name of Adesmia virens?
Green Broom
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia virens?
It is native to Chile and Argentina, where it is found in dry and rocky habitats.
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia virens Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.