Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrofracta
ID:
165592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 188 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164921

Common Names

  • Retrofract Adesmia
  • Retrofract Bush-clover
  • Adesmia Retrofracta

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Synonyms

  • Adesmia polygaloides (Chodat) Burkart [valid]
  • Adesmia rafaelensis Hicken [valid]
  • Adesmia retrofracta rectirostris (Chodat) Burkart [valid]
  • Patagonium polygaloides Chodat [valid]
  • Patagonium rafaelensie Chodat & Wilczek [unknown]
  • Patagonium retrofractum Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium retrofractum rectirostre Chodat [valid]
  • Patagonium rafaelense Chodat & Wilczek [unknown]
  • Adesmia muricata Gillies ex Hook. [invalid]

Description

Adesmia retrofracta (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 retrofracta 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 retrofracta 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 retrofracta 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 retrofracta

Adesmia retrofracta is found in Argentina and Chile.

Adesmia retrofracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia retrofracta?

Adesmia retrofracta

What is the family of Adesmia retrofracta?

Fabaceae

Where is Adesmia retrofracta 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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.