Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana10: 491 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178760
Common Names
- Adesmia subnuda
- Pampas Grass
- Silvergrass
Synonyms
- Adesmia hispidula subnuda A.Gray [valid]
Description
Adesmia subnuda (also called Naked Adesmia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Chile, and is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia subnuda is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adesmia subnuda var. peruviana (Vargas & Burkart) Burkart
Adesmia subnuda var. subnuda
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia subnuda has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia subnuda is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Adesmia subnuda
Adesmia subnuda is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Adesmia subnuda FAQ
What are the common names of Adesmia subnuda?
Subnuda, Subnude Adesmia
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia subnuda?
Adesmia subnuda is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
What are the uses of Adesmia subnuda?
Adesmia subnuda is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
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