Status:
valid
Authors:
Cobra, Iganci & Fort.-Perez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa521: 49 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003014
Common Names
- Adesmia miottoae
- Miotto's Adesmia
- Chilean Adesmia
Description
Adesmia miottoae (also called Miotto's Adesmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia miottoae is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a food source and as a source of oil and protein.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia miottoae is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia miottoae is a shrub native to Argentina. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and temperatures of around 70-80°F (21-27°C).
Where to Find Adesmia miottoae
Adesmia miottoae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
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