Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
165526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Linnaea12: 76 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164855

Common Names

  • Grey Adesmia
  • Grey-leaf Adesmia
  • Grey-leaved Adesmia

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium incanum Kuntze [valid]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adesmia incana var. heterotricha Burkart in Cabrera
Adesmia incana var. oblata Davyt & Izaguirre
Adesmia incana var. incana
Adesmia incana var. grisea (Hook.f.) Burkart in Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia incana has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia incana 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 incana

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

Adesmia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia incana?

Adesmia incana

What is the common name of Adesmia incana?

Hoary adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia incana?

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