Adesmia lotoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct.: 255 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164867
Common Names
- Lotus Adesmia
- Lotus-like Adesmia
- Lotus Adesmia
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- Adesmia unifoliolata Skottsb. [valid]
- Adesmia lotoides brachypoda Speg. [unknown]
- Adesmia lotoides elata Speg. [unknown]
- Adesmia lotoides petiolulata Speg. [unknown]
- Adesmia lotoides brachypoda Speg. [valid]
- Adesmia lotoides elata Speg. [valid]
- Adesmia lotoides normalis Speg. [invalid]
- Adesmia lotoides petiolulata Speg. [valid]
- Adesmia lotoides vaginata Hook.f. [valid]
- Patagonium lotoides (Hook.f.) Kuntze [valid]
- Adesmia lotoides typica Speg. [invalid]
- Patagonium lotoides vaginatum Macloskie [unknown]
Description
Adesmia lotoides (also called 'Lotus Bird's-foot', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Chile and Argentina and typically grows in dry, coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia lotoides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia lotoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Adesmia lotoides is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Adesmia lotoides
Adesmia lotoides is native to Argentina and Uruguay and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Adesmia lotoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia lotoides?
Adesmia lotoides
What is the common name of Adesmia lotoides?
Lotus-like adesmia
What is the family of Adesmia lotoides?
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
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia lotoides Hook.f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.