Adesmia glaucescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile41: 707 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164840
Common Names
- Grey-leaf Adesmia
- Grey-leaved Adesmia
- Grey-stemmed Adesmia
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- Patagonium araucanum glaucescens (Phil.) Reiche [valid]
- Patagonium glaucescens Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia glaucescens (also called 'Bluish 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 glaucescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia glaucescens is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia glaucescens 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 glaucescens
Adesmia glaucescens is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Adesmia glaucescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia glaucescens?
Adesmia glaucescens
What is the common name of Adesmia glaucescens?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia glaucescens?
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 glaucescens Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.