Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intricata
ID:
167890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167219

Common Names

  • Adesmia intricata
  • Chilean Bird's Foot
  • Chilean Adesmia

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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.

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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

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