Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mendozana
ID:
180584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulibarri

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana27: 354 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179913

Common Names

  • Mendoza's Adesmia
  • Adesmia mendozana
  • Mendoza's Chilean Adesmia

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Description

Adesmia mendozana (also called Mendoza's Adesmia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia mendozana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia mendozana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long calyx. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia mendozana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in temperatures between 15-25°C.

Where to Find Adesmia mendozana

Adesmia mendozana is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in the understory of tropical forests.

Adesmia mendozana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia mendozana?

Adesmia mendozana

What is the common name of Adesmia mendozana?

Mendoza's Adesmia

What is the range of Adesmia mendozana?

It is found in Argentina and Chile.

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