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Common Names
- Adesmia intricata
- Chilean Bird's Foot
- Chilean Adesmia
Description
Adesmia intricata (also called 'Intricate Bird's Foot', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia intricata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia intricata has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia intricata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best sown in the fall and should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning may be necessary to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Adesmia intricata
Adesmia intricata can be found in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Adesmia intricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia intricata?
Adesmia intricata
What is the common name of Adesmia intricata?
Unknown
What is the growth habit of Adesmia intricata?
It is a shrub or small tree
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