Adesmia ameghinoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata3: 507 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164770
Common Names
- Ameghino's Adesmia
- Ameghino's Desmodium
- Ameghino's Tick-trefoil
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- Patagonium ameghinoi Speg. [valid]
Description
Adesmia ameghinoi (also called Ameghino's Adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It typically reaches heights of 1-2 m and has a dense, spreading canopy. It grows in a variety of habitats, from moist forests to dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia ameghinoi is used as a source of fuelwood, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia ameghinoi has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia ameghinoi is a shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within two weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Adesmia ameghinoi
Adesmia ameghinoi is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Chubut, La Pampa, Neuquén, Río Negro and Santa Cruz.
Adesmia ameghinoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia ameghinoi?
Adesmia ameghinoi
What is the common name of Adesmia ameghinoi?
Ameghino's Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia ameghinoi?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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
References
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia ameghinoi Speg.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.