Adesmia globosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Davyt & Izaguirre
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Parodiana9: 99 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256735
Common Names
- Adesmia globosa
- Globosa Adesmia
- Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia globosa (also called 'Globose Adesmia' and 'Globose-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 globosa has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia globosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia globosa 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 globosa
Adesmia globosa can be found in the Andes Mountains 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
Mónica Davyt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davyt' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia globosa Davyt & Izaguirre: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.