Status:
valid
Authors:
Clos
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 180 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164818
Common Names
- Adesmia Dichotoma
- Two-forked Fescue
- Two-forked Needle Grass
Synonyms
- Patagonium cinereum dichotomum (Clos) Reiche [valid]
- Patagonium dichotomum (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia dichotoma (also called 'Dichotomous Adesmia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grey-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia dichotoma has yellow flowers with five petals and a small, round seed. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia dichotoma 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 dichotoma
Adesmia dichotoma is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of La Rioja, San Juan, and San Luis.
Adesmia dichotoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia dichotoma?
Adesmia dichotoma
What is the common name of Adesmia dichotoma?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia dichotoma?
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