Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dessaueri
ID:
180582

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reiche) Phil. ex Dyer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Kew., Suppl. 2: 3 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179911

Common Names

  • Dessauer's Adesmia
  • Chilean Adesmia
  • Adesmia dessaueri

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium dessaueri Reiche [valid]
  • Adesmia dessaueri Reiche [unknown]

Description

Adesmia dessaueri (also called Dessauer's Adesmia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia dessaueri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia dessaueri has small, white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval leaves, and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia dessaueri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in temperatures between 15-25°C.

Where to Find Adesmia dessaueri

Adesmia dessaueri is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in the understory of tropical forests.

Adesmia dessaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia dessaueri?

Adesmia dessaueri

What is the common name of Adesmia dessaueri?

Dessauer's Adesmia

What is the range of Adesmia dessaueri?

It is found in Argentina and Chile.

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.
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.