Status:
valid
Authors:
Clos
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 177 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164771
Common Names
- Aphylla Adesmia
- Aphylla Desmodium
- Aphylla Tick-trefoil
Synonyms
- Patagonium aphyllum (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia aphylla (also called Aphyllous 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 aphylla is used as a source of fuelwood, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia aphylla has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia aphylla 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 aphylla
Adesmia aphylla is native to Chile and can be found in the provinces of Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaíso and Santiago.
Adesmia aphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia aphylla?
Adesmia aphylla
What is the common name of Adesmia aphylla?
Aphylla Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia aphylla?
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