Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires7: 272 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164846
Common Names
- Grassland Bird's Foot
- Grassland Adesmia
- Graminidea Adesmia
Synonyms
- Patagonium graminideum Speg. [valid]
Description
Adesmia graminidea (also called 'Grass-like 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 graminidea 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 graminidea is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia graminidea 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 graminidea
Adesmia graminidea is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Adesmia graminidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia graminidea?
Adesmia graminidea
What is the common name of Adesmia graminidea?
Grass-like adesmia
What is the family of Adesmia graminidea?
Fabaceae
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