Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hicken) Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana12: 131 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164913
Common Names
- Four-pinnate Adesmia
- Four-pinnate Burr-clover
- Four-pinnate Burr-clover
Synonyms
- Adesmia oligophylla quadripinnata Hicken [valid]
- Adesmia quadripinnata quadripinnata [unknown]
- Adesmia quadripinnata punctata Burkart [valid]
- Adesmia quadripinnata pygmaea Burkart [valid]
Description
Adesmia quadripinnata (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 quadripinnata 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 quadripinnata has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia quadripinnata 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 quadripinnata
Adesmia quadripinnata is found in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Adesmia quadripinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia quadripinnata?
Adesmia quadripinnata
What is the family of Adesmia quadripinnata?
Fabaceae
Where is Adesmia quadripinnata 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