Adesmia villanuevae - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
Reiche
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167164
Common Names
- Adesmia villanuevae
- Chilean Bird's-foot
- Chilean Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia villanuevae (also called Chilean Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It grows in scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia villanuevae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Adesmia villanuevae are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia villanuevae is a perennial herbaceous plant 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 grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Adesmia villanuevae
Adesmia villanuevae is native to Argentina and can be found in the Patagonian steppe.
Adesmia villanuevae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia villanuevae?
Adesmia villanuevae
What are the common names of Adesmia villanuevae?
Villanueva's Patagonian, Patagonian Villanueva's
What is the habitat of Adesmia villanuevae?
Adesmia villanuevae is native to the Patagonian region of South America.
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
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472597-1: Based on the initial data import