Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
165551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea28: 629 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164880

Common Names

  • Mountain Adesmia
  • Adesmia Montana
  • Adesmia de Montaña

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium montanum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia montana (also called 'Mountain Bird's-foot', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Chile and Argentina and typically grows in dry, coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia montana has yellow flowers, brown seeds and long, thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia montana is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Adesmia montana

Adesmia montana is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Adesmia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia montana?

Adesmia montana

What are the common names of Adesmia montana?

Mountain Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia montana?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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