Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
165457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dusén) Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana12: 131 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164786

Common Names

  • Orange Adesmia
  • Orange Bush
  • Orange Pea

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Synonyms

  • Adesmia pumila aurantiaca Dusen [unknown]
  • Adesmia pumila aurantiaca Dusén [valid]

Description

Adesmia aurantiaca (also called Orange 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 aurantiaca has been used as a source of tannins, as a source of fiber for making rope and other materials, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia aurantiaca has small, orange 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 aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca

Adesmia aurantiaca is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Adesmia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia aurantiaca?

Adesmia aurantiaca

What is the family of Adesmia aurantiaca?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Adesmia aurantiaca?

Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia

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

Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.