Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertero ex Colla
Source:
ildis
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino38: 59 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164788
Common Names
- Balsam Adesmia
- Balsam Bush
- Balsam Pea
Synonyms
- Adesmia balsamifera Hook. & Arn. [invalid]
- Patagonium balsamicum Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia balsamica (also called Balsam 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 balsamica 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 balsamica has small, yellow flowers, with a short, thick seed pod containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia balsamica 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 balsamica
Adesmia balsamica is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Adesmia balsamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia balsamica?
Adesmia balsamica
What is the family of Adesmia balsamica?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Adesmia balsamica?
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