Adesmia ruiz-lealii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.N.Correa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana23: 151 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174823
Common Names
- Adesmia Ruiz-Lealii
- Ruiz-Lealii Adesmia
- Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia ruiz-lealii (also called Ruiz-Leal's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Chile. It has a woody stem and pinnately compound leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides, cliffs, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia ruiz-lealii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adesmia ruiz-lealii is a yellow ball-shaped flower. The seed is a flat, brown, hard-coated seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, compound leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia ruiz-lealii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Adesmia ruiz-lealii
Adesmia ruiz-lealii is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Adesmia ruiz-lealii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia ruiz-lealii?
Adesmia ruiz-lealii
What is the common name of Adesmia ruiz-lealii?
Ruiz-Leal's Pea
What is the habitat of Adesmia ruiz-lealii?
Dry, sandy soils
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
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4750-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia ruiz-lealii M.N.Correa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.