Adesmia filicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile41: 702 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164831
Common Names
- Adesmia filicaulis
- Fili-Stem Adesmia
- Fili-Stemmed Adesmia
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- Adesmia canescens Phil. [unknown]
- Patagonium filicaule (Phil.) Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium radicans filicaule (Phil.) Reiche [valid]
- Adesmia rudolfii Speg. [illegitimate]
- Patagonium canescens Kuntze [unknown]
- Patagonium rudolfii (Speg.) Speg. [illegitimate]
Description
Adesmia filicaulis (also called 'Fern-Stem 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 filicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia filicaulis has yellow flowers with five petals and a small, round seed. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves and a short stem.
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Adesmia filicaulis 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 filicaulis
Adesmia filicaulis is found in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile.
Adesmia filicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia filicaulis?
Adesmia filicaulis
What is the common name of Adesmia filicaulis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia filicaulis?
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 filicaulis Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.