Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana12: 96 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164794
Common Names
- Short-rayed Adesmia
- Short-rayed Pea
- Short-rayed Bush Pea
Description
Adesmia brevivexillata (also called Short-leaf 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 brevivexillata is used as a source of firewood, forage for livestock, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia brevivexillata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with small, white leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia brevivexillata 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 brevivexillata
Adesmia brevivexillata is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andean foothills of the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja.
Adesmia brevivexillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia brevivexillata?
Adesmia brevivexillata
What is the family of Adesmia brevivexillata?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Adesmia brevivexillata?
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