Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulifolia
ID:
1257404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steibel & Ulibarri

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Hickenia3: 25 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256742

Common Names

  • Adesmia glandulifolia
  • Glandulifolia Adesmia
  • Adesmia

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Description

Adesmia glandulifolia (also called 'Glandular Adesmia' and 'Glandular-leaf Adesmia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, slender stems and small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical South America and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia glandulifolia has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia glandulifolia is a pink, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia glandulifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Adesmia glandulifolia

Adesmia glandulifolia can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile.

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

Pedro Eduardo Steibel (1944-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steibel' in the authors string.
Emilio Agustin Ulibarri (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulibarri' in the authors string.