Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
165569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.19(Suppl. 1): 25 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164898

Common Names

  • Few-flowered Adesmia
  • Few-flowered Chilean Broom
  • Chilean Broom

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium pauciflorum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia pauciflora (also called 'Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is used as a source of food and fuel, and it is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia pauciflora has small yellow flowers, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a height of about 5 cm and a diameter of about 1 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia pauciflora 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 pauciflora

Adesmia pauciflora is native to Patagonia and can be found in the Andes mountains.

Adesmia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia pauciflora?

Adesmia pauciflora

What type of plant is Adesmia pauciflora?

Shrub

What is the native range of Adesmia pauciflora?

South America

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