Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
165552

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

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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.

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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

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.