Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
165476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy.: 20 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164805

Common Names

  • Adesmia conferta
  • Chilean Pincushion
  • Pincushion Flower

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Synonyms

  • Adesmia brachycarpa Phil. [valid]
  • Adesmia izquierdi Phil. [unknown]
  • Adesmia stipulacea Clos [valid]
  • Adesmia venosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Patagonium izquierdi Reiche [valid]
  • Patagonium brachycarpum Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium confertum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Patagonium stipulaceum (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium venosum Reiche [valid]
  • Patagonium confertum normale Kuntze [invalid]
  • Patagonium confertum (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Adesmia izquierdi (Reiche) Phil. ex Dyer [unknown]
  • Adesmia venosa (Reiche) Phil. ex Dyer [unknown]

Description

Adesmia conferta (also called Dense 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 conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia conferta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia conferta can be propagated by seed or by division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Adesmia conferta

Adesmia conferta is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andean foothills of the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja.

Adesmia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia conferta?

Adesmia conferta

What is the family of Adesmia conferta?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Adesmia conferta?

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.