Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen24: 104 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520434
Common Names
- Schickendanz's Milkvetch
- Adesmia Schickendanzii
- Schickendanz's Milkvetch
Synonyms
- Adesmia amblysepala Solms [unknown]
- Patagonium schickendantzii R.E.Fr. [unknown]
Description
Adesmia sckickendanzii (also called 'Schkickendanz's Adesmia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry areas and is often found in coastal scrub and sand dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia sckickendanzii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia sckickendanzii has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia sckickendanzii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Adesmia sckickendanzii
Adesmia sckickendanzii is native to South America.
Adesmia sckickendanzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia sckickendanzii?
Adesmia sckickendanzii
What is the family of Adesmia sckickendanzii?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Adesmia sckickendanzii?
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