Adesmia glandulifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Kungl. Svenska Vetenskapsakad. Handl. n.f, 56(5): 248. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164837
Common Names
- Adesmia glandulifera
- Glandular Adesmia
- Glandular-Leaf Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia glandulifera (also called 'Glandular 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 glandulifera 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 glandulifera 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 glandulifera 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 glandulifera
Adesmia glandulifera is found in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile.
Adesmia glandulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia glandulifera?
Adesmia glandulifera
What is the common name of Adesmia glandulifera?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia glandulifera?
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
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.