Adesmia serrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.N.Correa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana23: 154 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174824
Common Names
- Adesmia Serrana
- Serrana Adesmia
- Adesmia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia serrana (also called Serrano 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 serrana 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
Adesmia serrana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia serrana 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 serrana
Adesmia serrana is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Adesmia serrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia serrana?
Adesmia serrana
What is the common name of Adesmia serrana?
Serrano's Pea
What is the habitat of Adesmia serrana?
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia serrana M.N.Correa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.