Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horrida
ID:
165523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 191 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164852

Common Names

  • Horrida Adesmia
  • Horrida Bird's Foot
  • Horrida Grassland

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Synonyms

  • Adesmia capricornica Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [invalid]
  • Adesmia leucopogon Phil. [valid]
  • Adesmia pyramidata Burkart [valid]
  • Adesmia horridiuscula Burkart [valid]
  • Adesmia caespitosa Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [invalid]
  • Adesmia horridiuscula sericea Burkart in Cabrera [valid]
  • Patagonium horridum (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium leucopogon Reiche [valid]
  • Patagonium horridum minor Reiche [unknown]

Description

Adesmia horrida (also called 'Rough 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 horrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fodder for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia horrida produces yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, short, thick stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia horrida 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 horrida

Adesmia horrida is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Adesmia horrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia horrida?

Adesmia horrida

What is the common name of Adesmia horrida?

Hairy adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia horrida?

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

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.