Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
750991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulibarri & B.B.Simpson

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana48: 204 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750324

Common Names

  • Australis Adesmia
  • Australis Adesmopsis
  • Australis Adesme

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Description

Adesmia australis (also called Southern Adesmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in dry and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia australis is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It is also used as a cover crop to protect soil from erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Adesmia australis are white to pink, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia australis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils.

Where to Find Adesmia australis

Adesmia australis is native to South America. It can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Adesmia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia australis?

Adesmia australis

What is the common name of Adesmia australis?

Southern adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia australis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Emilio Agustin Ulibarri (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulibarri' in the authors string.
Beryl Brintnall Simpson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.B.Simpson' in the authors string.