Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
174457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)4: 95 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173786

Common Names

  • Adesmia bicolor
  • Bicolor Adesmia
  • Bicolor Bushpea

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum bicolorum Poir. [valid]
  • Patagonium bicolor Kuntze [unknown]
  • Adesmia glabriuscula Vogel [valid]
  • Patagonium glabriusculum (Vogel) Kuntze [valid]
  • Adesmia pendula (Poir.) DC. [valid]
  • Adesmia radicans Clos [valid]
  • Patagonium radicans (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum pendulum Poir. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene onobrychifolia Desv. [valid]
  • Patagonium pendulum (Poir.) Macloskie [valid]
  • Patagonium bicolorum (Poir.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Adesmia bicolor (also called Two-colored Adesmia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical South America and is found in the moist lowland forests of the Amazon Basin. The shrub grows to a height of 1–2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate with 3–7 leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia bicolor is used for making furniture, woodworking, and as a source of fuel. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia bicolor is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a flat, oblong, dark brown bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia bicolor is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Adesmia bicolor

Adesmia bicolor is native to South America and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Adesmia bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia bicolor?

Adesmia bicolor

What is the common name of Adesmia bicolor?

Bicolor Adesmia

What is the habitat of Adesmia bicolor?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland edges

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