Adesmia frigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam.: 16 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164834
Common Names
- Adesmia frigida
- Frigid Adesmia
- Frosty Adesmia
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- Adesmia adenophora Phil. [valid]
- Patagonium frigidum (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
- Patagonium adenophorum Reiche [valid]
- Patagonium frigidum Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia frigida (also called 'Frigid 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 frigida is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia frigida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia frigida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Adesmia frigida
Adesmia frigida is found in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile.
Adesmia frigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia frigida?
Adesmia frigida
What is the common name of Adesmia frigida?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia frigida?
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 frigida Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.