Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
165464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 193 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164793

Common Names

  • Bracted Adesmia
  • Pale Adesmia
  • White-flowered Adesmia

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium bracteatum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia bracteata (also called Bracted 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 bracteata is used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia bracteata produces yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, short, thick stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia bracteata 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 bracteata

Adesmia bracteata is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Adesmia bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia bracteata?

Adesmia bracteata

What is the family of Adesmia bracteata?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Adesmia bracteata?

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.