Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reitziana
ID:
165589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana9: 89 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164918

Common Names

  • Reitz's Bush-clover
  • Reitz's Adesmia
  • Adesmia Reitziana

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Description

Adesmia reitziana (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 reitziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak, to prevent soil erosion, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia reitziana 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 reitziana 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 reitziana

Adesmia reitziana is found in Argentina and Chile.

Adesmia reitziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia reitziana?

Adesmia reitziana

What is the family of Adesmia reitziana?

Fabaceae

Where is Adesmia reitziana 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