Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 189 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164881
Common Names
- Mountain Pea
- Mucronate Pea
- Mountain Adesmia
Synonyms
- Adesmia closii Phil. [valid]
- Adesmia aprica Phil. [unknown]
- Adesmia simonsi Phil. [valid]
- Patagonium apricum Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium closii Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium mucronatum Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium mucronatum apricum (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
- Patagonium simonsii Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium viscidum Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium chillanense simonsii Reiche [unknown]
- Adesmia viscida Bertero [unknown]
Description
Adesmia mucronata (also called 'Mucronate 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 mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia mucronata has yellow flowers, brown seeds and short, thin seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia mucronata is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 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 mucronata
Adesmia mucronata is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Adesmia mucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia mucronata?
Adesmia mucronata
What are the common names of Adesmia mucronata?
Mucronate Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia mucronata?
Tropical and subtropical dry 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