Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araujoi
ID:
165447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana3: 130 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164776

Common Names

  • Araujo's Adesmia
  • Araujo's Bush
  • Araujo's Pea

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia araujoi 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 araujoi has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia araujoi 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 araujoi

Adesmia araujoi is native to Brazil. It can be found in the cerrado and caatinga regions of the country.

Adesmia araujoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia araujoi?

Adesmia araujoi

What is the common name of Adesmia araujoi?

Araujo's Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia araujoi?

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