Adesmia brachysemeon - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile84: 287 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164792
Common Names
- Short-haired Adesmia
- Short-spurred Adesmia
- Bolivian Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia brachysemeon (also called Short-stalked 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 brachysemeon 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 brachysemeon has small, yellow 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia brachysemeon 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 brachysemeon
Adesmia brachysemeon is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Adesmia brachysemeon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia brachysemeon?
Adesmia brachysemeon
What is the family of Adesmia brachysemeon?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Adesmia brachysemeon?
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia brachysemeon Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.