Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
164914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana14: 548 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164243

Common Names

  • Littoralis Adesmia
  • Littoralis Bush
  • Littoralis

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Description

Adesmia littoralis (also called 'Littoral Adesmia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fodder for livestock and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adesmia littoralis is a small, yellow, globular head, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed, about 3 mm long. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves, and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia littoralis is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Adesmia littoralis

Adesmia littoralis can be found in the dry areas of Chile and Argentina.

Adesmia littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia littoralis?

Adesmia littoralis

What is the common name of Adesmia littoralis?

Littoral Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia littoralis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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