Adesmia punctata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)4: 95 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173791
Common Names
- Punctate Adesmia
- Spotted Adesmia
- Dotted Adesmia
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- Hedysarum punctatum Poir. [illegitimate]
- Patagonium punctatum (Poir.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia punctata (also called punctate adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia punctata is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adesmia punctata var. sessiliflora Davyt & IzaguirreAdesmia punctata var. hilariana Benth.
Adesmia punctata var. punctata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia punctata has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with thin, light green leaves.
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Adesmia punctata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Adesmia punctata
Adesmia punctata is native to South America and can be found in dry, open habitats.
Adesmia punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia punctata?
Adesmia punctata
What is the common name of Adesmia punctata?
Punctata Adesmia
What is the habitat of Adesmia punctata?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland edges
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
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia punctata DC.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.