Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
165582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
C.Gay, Fl. Chil.2: 197 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164911

Common Names

  • Pungent Adesmia
  • Chilean Bur-clover
  • Chilean Burr-clover

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium intricatum Reiche [unknown]
  • Patagonium pungens (Clos) Kuntze [valid]
  • Adesmia intricata (Reiche) Phil. ex Dyer [unknown]

Description

Adesmia pungens (also called Chilean Bird's-foot, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia pungens is used as a source of fuel, forage, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia pungens has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia pungens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Adesmia pungens

Adesmia pungens is found in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Adesmia pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia pungens?

Adesmia pungens

What is the family of Adesmia pungens?

Fabaceae

Where is Adesmia pungens native to?

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

References