Status:
valid
Authors:
Clos
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 199 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164886
Common Names
- Obcordate Pea
- Heart-shaped Pea
- Heart-shaped Adesmia
Synonyms
- Patagonium obcordatum (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
- Adesmia karraikensis relaxa Hicken in Donat [valid]
Description
Adesmia obcordata (also called 'Inverted-heart 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 obcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia obcordata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia obcordata 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 obcordata
Adesmia obcordata is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.
Adesmia obcordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia obcordata?
Adesmia obcordata
What are the common names of Adesmia obcordata?
Heart-shaped Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia obcordata?
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