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
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.
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