Adesmia darapskyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil. ex Reiche) Martic.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 57(2): 192. 2000 [30 Apr 2001]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164813
Common Names
- Adesmia Darapskyana
- Darapsky's Fescue
- Darapsky's Needle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia darapskyana (also called Darapsky's 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 darapskyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia darapskyana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia darapskyana 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 darapskyana
Adesmia darapskyana is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of La Rioja, San Juan, and San Luis.
Adesmia darapskyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia darapskyana?
Adesmia darapskyana
What is the common name of Adesmia darapskyana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia darapskyana?
Dry grasslands of the Andes of Peru
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-11236: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.