Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnipes
ID:
165443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 153 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164772

Common Names

  • Arachnipes Adesmia
  • Arachnipes Desmodium
  • Arachnipes Tick-trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Adesmia oresigena Phil. [valid]
  • Patagonium arachnipes (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium oresigenum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia arachnipes (also called Chilean Broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. It is found in dry and semi-dry areas, such as scrubland, grassland and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia arachnipes is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder. It is also used for medicinal purposes, and its leaves are used as a source of tannins. The flowers are used for making perfumes and dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia arachnipes has small yellow flowers, with a long, slender seed pod containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia arachnipes 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 arachnipes

Adesmia arachnipes is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Chubut, La Pampa, Neuquén, Río Negro and Santa Cruz.

Adesmia arachnipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia arachnipes?

Adesmia arachnipes

What is the common name of Adesmia arachnipes?

Spidery Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia arachnipes?

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