Adesmia inflexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen19: 121 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167600
Common Names
- Inflex Adesmia
- Adesmia inflexa
- Inflex Bush Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Adesmia tucumanensis Burkart [valid]
Description
Adesmia inflexa (also called Inflexed Adesmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia inflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia inflexa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, compound leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia inflexa is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Adesmia inflexa
Adesmia inflexa can be found in the Patagonia region of South America.
Adesmia inflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia inflexa?
Adesmia inflexa
What is the common name of Adesmia inflexa?
Flexible Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia inflexa?
Dry, rocky areas of Patagonia
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472420-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia inflexa Griseb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.