Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aphanantha
ID:
195438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana3: 305 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194767

Common Names

  • Aphanantha Acacia
  • Aphanantha Wattle
  • Aphanantha

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium aphananthum Speg. [valid]

Description

Adesmia aphanantha (also called Aphanantha adesmia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to South America, and it grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia aphanantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia aphanantha has yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia aphanantha is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Adesmia aphanantha

Adesmia aphanantha is found in South America.

Adesmia aphanantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia aphanantha?

Adesmia aphanantha

What is the common name of Adesmia aphanantha?

Aphanantha Adesmia

What type of plant is Adesmia aphanantha?

Herb

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