Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana14: 209 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164245
Common Names
- Adesmia pseudincana
- Pseudincana Adesmia
- Adesmia Pseudincana
Description
Adesmia pseudincana (also called 'Pseudincan Adesmia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia pseudincana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fodder for livestock and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia pseudincana is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia pseudincana is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Adesmia pseudincana
Adesmia pseudincana can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Colombia to northern Chile and Argentina.
Adesmia pseudincana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia pseudincana?
Adesmia pseudincana
What is the common name of Adesmia pseudincana?
Pseudincan Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia pseudincana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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