Adesmia erinacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam.: 16 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164827
Common Names
- Erinaceous Adesmia
- Erect Pea
- Mountain Pea
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- Patagonium erinaceum (Phil.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Adesmia senticula Phil. [valid]
- Patagonium erinaceum (Phil.) Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium senticulum (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
- Patagonium senticula (Phil.) Reiche [valid]
Description
Adesmia erinacea (also called 'Woolly Adesmia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia erinacea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia erinacea has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, brown, and oblong. The seedlings are short and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia erinacea 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 erinacea
Adesmia erinacea is found in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia, usually in dry areas.
Adesmia erinacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia erinacea?
Adesmia erinacea
What is the common name of Adesmia erinacea?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia erinacea?
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia erinacea Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.