Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denticulata
ID:
165486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 191 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164815

Common Names

  • Adesmia Denticulata
  • Toothed Fescue
  • Toothed Needle Grass

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium denticulatum (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
  • Adesmia pendula Bertero ex Steud. [invalid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia denticulata has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia denticulata 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 denticulata

Adesmia denticulata is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of La Rioja, San Juan, and San Luis.

Adesmia denticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia denticulata?

Adesmia denticulata

What is the common name of Adesmia denticulata?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia denticulata?

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